Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

15 Centervale ParkBoston, MA 02124
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property at 108 Wilmington Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 Wilmington Ave

BostonMA02124
property at 3 Herbert St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Herbert St

BostonMA02124

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230 Fuller St
$1,995 - $2,600
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$1,995 - $2,600

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$1,995 - $2,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

230 Fuller St

230 Fuller StBoston, MA 02124
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property at 363 Adams St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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363 Adams St

BostonMA02122
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The Levedo Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Levedo Building

241-247 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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Treadmark 2.0
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treadmark 2.0

1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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Latin Academy I
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latin Academy I

380 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124

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Imprint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imprint

780 William T Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
Student Housing
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1943 DOT Ave
Rent Specials
$1,970 - $3,095
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$1,970 - $3,095

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$1,970 - $3,095
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1943 DOT Ave

1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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Adams Village
$2,055 - $2,665
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$2,055 - $2,665

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Adams Village

725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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80 Richmond St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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South Dorchester, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Dorchester Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Dorchester area is the $0.25 price per square foot 74 Bailey St Model at 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Dorchester apartment is the 443 Washington St Model at 443 Washington St, Unit 404 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the South Dorchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #30574 Bailey St1BR,1BA$0.25
443 Washington St, Unit 404443 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.22
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
876 Adams St, Unit #1876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
51 Dakota St, Unit #351 Dakota St4BR,2BA$0.40
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13
111 Florida St111 Florida St3BR,1BA$0.33
82 Brent St, Unit 282 Brent St4BR,1BA$1.90
7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston7 Wilmington Ave3BR,1BA$1.98

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South Dorchester, Boston, MA

Ranked #52

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dorchester Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment is $2,500 at Imprint.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Dorchester is starting from $2,665 at Adams Village.

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