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5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dorchester, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dorchester, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dorchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jones Hill$6,700$1,250215
Columbia Point$7,100$925910
Uphams Corner$7,100$925376

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. Nazing Court in the Roxbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,585. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
Nazing CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.15 price per square foot 138 Centre St Model at 138 Centre St, Unit 1-1 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 60 Huntington Ave Model at 60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 starting at $1,825 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
138 Centre St, Unit 1-1138 Centre St1BR,2BA$0.15
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.19
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
487 E Broadway, Unit #4487 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
70 Peterborough St, Unit 3770 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.20
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Dorchester Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful location with a lot of history to call home, then you may be interested in Dorchester, MA. Dorchester, MA is colloquially referred to as the ôDotö and is a Boston Neighborhood that spans approximately 6 miles. It is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a location that has a lot of history. Therefore, there are ample opportunities for people to explore not only Dorchester, MA but also Boston itself. If you are looking for apartments in Dorchester, MA, then take some time to learn more about this city. After this, rely on us to help you find your next Dorchester apartment.á

Why live in Dorchester, MA?

People love to live in Dorchester, MA for a variety of reasons. First, the weather is relatively temperate. With several distinct seasons, the weather will rotate throughout the year. Second, there is plenty to do in Dorchester, MA, as this is one of the most important neighborhoods in Boston. Finally, the food in Dorchester, MA is also delicious! There is something for everyone!á

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Getting Around Dorchester, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dorchester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dorchester is under $1,752.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?

The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $6,966.

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