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459 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

468 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

457 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

464 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

11 French St

20 Hollis Ave

17 Pierce St

80 Wood Ave, Unit woodstock ave 2

114 E Squantum St

269 Bolton St

65 Anderson St, Unit anderson street 2

63 Coleman St

1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

34 Hutchings St

70 Peterborough St, Unit 37

25 Harley St

398 Seaver St

270 Newbury St

63 Montclair Ave, Unit 3
Dorchester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,706 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,264 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,901 | $1,796 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,490 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,940 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,308 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
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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 Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $6,966.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorchester?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 225 regular apartments in Dorchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dorchester?
Cheap apartments in Dorchester have an average cost of $775 which is $6,191 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.