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110 Greenbrier St
110 Greenbrier StBoston, MA 02124
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (32 Rentals)
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$9201 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25
110 Greenbrier St
110 Greenbrier StBoston, MA 02124
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61 Lithgow
BostonMA02124
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61 Lithgow
BostonMA02124
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit D
61 Lithgow St
BostonMA02124
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit C
61 Lithgow St
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10 Spaulding St
BostonMA02122
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit D
61 Lithgow St
BostonMA02124
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19 Berkshire St
BostonMA02141
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$1,425
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$1,425
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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2
47 Alicia RdBoston, MA 02124
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$1,5001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
233 Centre St, Unit 2
233 Centre StBoston, MA 02124
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61 Lithgow St
BostonMA02124
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$1,850
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$1,850
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34 Edwin St, Unit #3
34 Edwin StBoston, MA 02124
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$1,900
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412 Talbot Ave, Unit Apt 1R
412 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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$2,150
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$2,150
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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1
74 Kenwood StBoston, MA 02124
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$2,200
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$2,200
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16 Victory Rd, Unit 1
16 Victory RdBoston, MA 02122
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35 Hewins St
BostonMA02121
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$2,245
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74 Kenwood St
74 Kenwood StBoston, MA 02124
363 Adams St
BostonMA02122
78 Houghton St, Unit 2
78 Houghton St
BostonMA02122
76 King St
BostonMA02122
4 Westville St, Unit r
4 Westville St
BostonMA02124
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
The Levedo Building
241-247 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Treadmark 2.0
1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Latin Academy I
380 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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90 Wrentham St Apartments
90 Wrentham StBoston, MA 02124
94 Florida St
BostonMA02124
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$2,065 - $2,825
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Adams Village
725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDorset Square Residences
15 Argyle TerDorchester, MA 02124
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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 | $2,476 | $2,065 | $3,543 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $860 | $3,537 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $2,200 | $4,283 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,400 | $5,500 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available South Dorchester Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,319 |
| Viv Boston | A14 | 1BR,1BA | $2,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Dorchester area is the $0.22 price per square foot 16 Victory Rd Model at 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Dorchester apartment is the 34 Edwin St Model at 34 Edwin St, Unit #3 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 34 Edwin St, Unit #3 | 34 Edwin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 651 Washington St | 651 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 187 Neponset Ave, Unit 2 | 187 Neponset Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 74 Kingsdale St | 74 Kingsdale St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 510 Talbot Ave, Unit 3 | 510 Talbot Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 14 Gibson St, Unit 14 Gibson St unit 3 | 14 Gibson St | 3BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 3 Arcadia St | 3 Arcadia St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 2 Lynnville Ter, Unit Lynnville Ter | 2 Lynnville Ter | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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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 $2,448.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in South Dorchester is Viv Boston which is listed at $2,448, while the average apartment in South Dorchester costs $5,500.
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 8 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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