Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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Treadmark 2.0
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treadmark 2.0

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

Latin Academy I

380 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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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

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Dorchester area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 1943 DOT Ave priced from $2,175. The Frances at Ashmont Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable South Dorchester apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1943 DOT AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,175
The Frances at Ashmont Flats12Studio,1BA$2,200
1700 Dorchester Ave1K1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Dorchester area is the $0.32 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St, Unit A in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value South Dorchester apartment is the 11 Saint Marks Rd Model at 11 Saint Marks Rd, Unit 3 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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.
230 Fuller St, Unit A230 Fuller St4BR,2BA$0.32
11 Saint Marks Rd, Unit 311 Saint Marks Rd3BR,1BA$0.28
876 Adams St, Unit 3876 Adams St3BR,1BA$0.34
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
114 Greenbrier St, Unit #1114 Greenbrier St4BR,1BA$0.32
876 Adams St, Unit #1876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
62 Carruth St, Unit 262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
366 Centre St, Unit 3366 Centre St3BR,1BA$0.29
505 Washington St, Unit 3505 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.32
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29

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South Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $2,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Dorchester?

The cheapest apartment in South Dorchester is The Frances at Ashmont Flats which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in South Dorchester costs $4,800.

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