
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dudley Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dudley Square area of Boston.


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66 Hammond St, Unit 2, Unit 2

151 Highland St, Unit 2

151 Highland St, Unit 2

151 Highland St, Unit 2

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Egleston Crossing

151 Highland St, Unit 2

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126 Warren St
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2 and 6 Lamartine

151 Highland St, Unit 2

96 Harrishof St

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96 Winthrop St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7, Unit 7

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5, Unit 5
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Peterborough Apartments

37 Blue Hill Ave

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70 Peterborough St, Unit 24, Unit 24

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14 Symphony Rd

11 Akron St, Unit 2

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New Academy Estates

Van Ness Terrace
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Oliver Lofts

27-37 Bakersfield St

196 St. Botolph St

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Jackson Commons II

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Warren Gardens Cooperative

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96-102 Winthrop St

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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 | $2,455 | $868 | $5,190 |
| Dudley Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,093 | $6,594 |
| Dudley Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,817 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dudley Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,514 | $1,495 | $8,500 |
| Dudley Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,544 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dudley Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,803 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
| Dudley Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,610 | $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. 2 and 6 Lamartine 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 |
| 2 and 6 Lamartine | Studio 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| 125 WARREN | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dudley Square, MA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dudley Square area is the $0.26 price per square foot 96 E Cottage St Model at 96 E Cottage St in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Dudley Square apartment is the 115 Jersey St Model at 115 Jersey St, Unit 15 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 E Cottage St | 96 E Cottage St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 115 Jersey St, Unit 15 | 115 Jersey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 90 Peterborough St, Unit 8 | 90 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 129 Jersey St, Unit 21 | 129 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 54 Queensberry St, Unit 17 | 54 Queensberry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 126 Jersey St, Unit 2 | 126 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 104 Peterborough St | 104 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 35 Queensberry St, Unit 5 | 35 Queensberry St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 130 Jersey St, Unit 12 | 130 Jersey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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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 $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dudley Square?
The cheapest apartment in Dudley Square is 125 WARREN which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Dudley Square costs $8,875.
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 35 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 $369 which is $8,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dudley Square.
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