
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dudley Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (28 Rentals)
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40 Forest St

23 Wabeno St, Unit 2nd Floor

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Egleston Crossing

327 Huntington Ave

35 @ EightSixty

96 Harrishof St
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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B

600 Columbia Rd, Unit 25

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Van Ness Terrace

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27-37 Bakersfield St

196 St. Botolph St

Terra on Lenox

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Jackson Commons II
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Dudley Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dudley Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Square Studio Apartments | $2,763 | $1,500 | $6,917 |
| Dudley Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,558 | $1,050 | $7,467 |
| Dudley Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,292 | $1,301 | $9,873 |
| Dudley Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,547 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Dudley Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,084 | $3,050 | $7,900 |
| Dudley Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,727 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dudley Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,104 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Dudley Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dudley Square area of Boston, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II priced from $1,301. 35 @ EightSixty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,737. Here are the most affordable Dudley Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| Flats on Westland | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| 2 and 6 Lamartine | Studio 100% AMI | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dudley Square, MA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dudley Square area is the $0.25 price per square foot 115 Jersey St Model at 115 Jersey St, Unit 15 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Dudley Square apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dudley Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 115 Jersey St, Unit 15 | 115 Jersey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 679 Massachusetts Ave | 679 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 90 Peterborough St, Unit 8 | 90 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 54 Queensberry St, Unit 17 | 54 Queensberry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 70 Queensberry St, Unit 2 | 70 Queensberry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 115 Jersey St, Unit 2 | 115 Jersey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 126 Jersey St, Unit 2 | 126 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 35 Queensberry St, Unit 5 | 35 Queensberry St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 98 Mount Pleasant Ave, Unit 1 | 98 Mount Pleasant Ave | 1BR,2BA | $0.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDudley Square, Boston, MA
Ranked #87
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dudley Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dudley Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dudley Square is under $2,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dudley Square?
The cheapest apartment in Dudley Square is The Cara which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Dudley Square costs $8,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dudley Square?
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 42 regular apartments in Dudley Square 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 Dudley Square?
Cheap apartments in Dudley Square have an average cost of $409 which is $7,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dudley Square.
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