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Dorchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dorchester, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

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$6,300$1,125204
Columbia Point$7,000$950624
Uphams Corner$7,000$1,050322

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. 35 @ EightSixty in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,713. 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
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 1154 Boylston St Model at 1154 Boylston St, Unit 40 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-B366 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.17
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
32 S Huntington Ave32 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?

There are currently 10974 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $870 to $29,636. There are also 5736 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $850 to $42,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dorchester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester ranges from $850 to $42,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,047.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dorchester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester range from $1,025 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $21,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $895.

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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.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.