Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Point Neighborhood of Dorchester, MA from $900 (109 Rentals)
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376 Washington St

35 Newport St

35 Newport St

35 Newport St

52 Crescent Ave

11 Elder St

19 Harvest St

33 Howell St
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10 Norton St

875 E 2nd St

52 Crescent Ave

195 Hancock St

195 Hancock St

19 Harvest St

19 Harvest St

15 Romsey St

88 Glen St

195 Hancock St

114 Boston St

29 Spring Garden St

875 E 2nd St

57 Pleasant St

33 Howell St

5 Dixfield St

33 Howell St

10 Norton St

875 E 2nd St

595 E 4th

23 Newport St

195 Hancock St

29 Spring Garden St

23 Newport St

88 Glen St

23 Newport St

57 Pleasant St

595 E 4th

57 Pleasant St

595 E 4th

29 Spring Garden St

20 Howell St

90 Mt Vernon St

114 Boston St

195 Hancock St

88 Glen St

23 Newport St

25 Howes St

35 Newport St

57 Pleasant St
Columbia Point, Dorchester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Point?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Point Studio Apartments | $2,932 | $1,713 | $5,998 |
Columbia Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $900 | $8,052 |
Columbia Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,200 | $9,154 |
Columbia Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,684 | $1,000 | $9,907 |
Columbia Point 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,261 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Columbia Point 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,463 | $925 | $8,500 |
Columbia Point 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,265 | $1,050 | $8,710 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Point Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.20 price per square foot 487 E Broadway Model at 487 E Broadway, Unit #4 in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Columbia Point apartment is the 269 Bolton St Model at 269 Bolton St, Unit 2A starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the West Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Point apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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487 E Broadway, Unit #4 | 487 E Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
269 Bolton St, Unit 2A | 269 Bolton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
55 Wayland St, Unit B | 55 Wayland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
385 Dorchester St, Unit B2 | 385 Dorchester St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
11 Carpenter St, Unit 1 | 11 Carpenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
276 E Cottage St, Unit 1 | 276 E Cottage St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
18 Eastman St, Unit 3 | 18 Eastman St | 4BR,1BA | $0.25 |
61 Crescent Ave, Unit 1 | 61 Crescent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.25 |
1 Grimes St, Unit 3 | 1 Grimes St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
11 Dorset St, Unit 1 | 11 Dorset St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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Getting Around the Columbia Point Neighborhood in Dorchester, MA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Point Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Point?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Point is under $1,713.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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