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12 York St, Unit 1, Unit 1
12 York StBoston, MA 02121
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230 Fuller St
230 Fuller StBoston, MA 02124
6 Rowley St
BostonMA02122
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The Levedo Building
241-247 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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Treadmark 2.0
1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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Latin Academy I
380 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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90 Wrentham St Apartments
90 Wrentham StBoston, MA 02124
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1943 DOT Ave
1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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Adams Village
725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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Talbot Bernard Homes
112-114 Bernard StDorchester, MA 02124
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New Girls Latin Academy
45 Centre StDorchester, MA 02124
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80 Richmond St.
80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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South Dorchester, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,314 | $1,995 | $2,970 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $1,050 | $3,960 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $2,125 | $3,750 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $2,700 | $7,922 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available South Dorchester Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Dorchester area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dorset Square Residences priced from $2,150. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable South Dorchester apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Dorset Square Residences | A15-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Imprint | S8 | Studio,1BA | $2,225 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,320 |
| 1700 Dorchester Ave | 405 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Dorchester area is the $0.26 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Dorchester apartment is the 74 Bailey St Model at 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 230 Fuller St | 230 Fuller St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 | 74 Bailey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 876 Adams St, Unit #1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
| 51 Dakota St, Unit #3 | 51 Dakota St | 4BR,2BA | $0.40 |
| 62 Carruth St, Unit #2 | 62 Carruth St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 527 Gallivan Blvd, Unit 3 | 527 Gallivan Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 111 Florida St | 111 Florida St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 76 Westmoreland St, Unit #2 | 76 Westmoreland St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston | 7 Wilmington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dorchester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Dorchester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Dorchester is under $2,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in South Dorchester is Dorset Square Residences which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in South Dorchester costs $8,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Dorchester?
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 13 regular apartments in South Dorchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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