Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones Hill Neighborhood of Dorchester, MA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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The Meeting House
Studio Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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200 Hancock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Hancock St

200 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125

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27-37 Bakersfield St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

27-37 Bakersfield St

27-37 Bakersfield StBoston, MA 02125
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Jones Hill, Dorchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jones Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jones Hill area of Dorchester, MA is a Studio unit found at Imprint priced from $1,900. The Frances at Ashmont Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Jones Hill apartments for rent in Dorchester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$1,900
The Frances at Ashmont Flats02Studio,1BA$2,300
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,400
Baker Chocolate Factory1/11BR,1BA$2,490
Dot BlockDN_A-1Studio,1BA$2,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones Hill, MA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jones Hill area is the $0.66 price per square foot 32 Sumner St Model at 32 Sumner St, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $6,600. The second greatest value Jones Hill apartment is the 7 Hesston Ter Model at 7 Hesston Ter, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Columbia Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jones Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
32 Sumner St, Unit 232 Sumner St6BR,3BA$0.66
7 Hesston Ter, Unit 17 Hesston Ter3BR,1.5BA$0.30
12 Winter St, Unit 70512 Winter St2BR,1BA$0.41
5 Sumner Sq, Unit 35 Sumner Sq3BR,1BA$0.32
26 Taft St, Unit 326 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.32
16 Downer Ct, Unit 116 Downer Ct3BR,2BA$2.17
26 Taft St, Unit 126 Taft St4BR,1BA$1.73
214 Hancock St, Unit 3214 Hancock St3BR,1BA$2.00
12 Church St, Unit 312 Church St4BR,2BA$2.62
1 Glover Pl, Unit 31 Glover Pl3BR,2BA$2.67

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Getting Around the Jones Hill Neighborhood in Dorchester, MA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jones Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jones Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jones Hill is under $2,520.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jones Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Jones Hill is Harbor Point which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Jones Hill costs $6,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jones Hill?

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 45 regular apartments in Jones Hill 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 Jones Hill?

Cheap apartments in Jones Hill have an average cost of $1,171 which is $5,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones Hill.

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