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43 Gleason St, Unit 2
43 Gleason StBoston, MA 02121
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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1
29 Tremlett StBoston, MA 02124
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61 Lithgow
BostonMA02124
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49 Alicia Rd, Unit 1
49 Alicia RdBoston, MA 02124
547 Talbot Ave
BostonMA02124
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BostonMA02141
60 Gibson St, Unit #308
60 Gibson St
BostonMA02122
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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2
47 Alicia RdBoston, MA 02124
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7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B
7 Bowdoin AveBoston, MA 02121
74 Stanton St
BostonMA02124
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BostonMA02124
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66 Norfolk St
66 Norfolk StBoston, MA 02124
35 Hewins St
BostonMA02121
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117 Wrentham St, Unit 117 Wrentham St. 3
117 Wrentham StBoston, MA 02124
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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1
74 Kenwood StBoston, MA 02124
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46-48-48 Fuller St, Unit 46 - 1
46-48-48 Fuller StBoston, MA 02124
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16 Victory Rd, Unit 1
16 Victory RdBoston, MA 02122
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443 Washington St, Unit 201
443 Washington StBoston, MA 02124
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Imprint
780 William T Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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230 Park St, Unit 1
230 Park StBoston, MA 02124
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361 Adams St
BostonMA02122
363 Adams St
BostonMA02122
1810 Dorchester Ave
BostonMA02124
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1810 Dorchester Ave, Unit 6
1810 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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37 Bradlee St, Unit 3
37 Bradlee StBoston, MA 02124
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46-48-48 Fuller St, Unit 46 - 3
46-48-48 Fuller StBoston, MA 02124
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49 Rosedale St, Unit 3
49 Rosedale StBoston, MA 02124
16 Norwood St
BostonMA02122
505507-507 Talbot Ave
BostonMA02124
69 Bailey St
BostonMA02124
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239 Park St, Unit 2
239 Park St
BostonMA02124
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BostonMA02124
64 Florida St
BostonMA02124
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35 Dunlap St, Unit 3
35 Dunlap StBoston, MA 02124
94 Florida St, Unit 3
94 Florida St
BostonMA02124
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12 Bailey St, Unit 19
12 Bailey StBoston, MA 02124
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12 Bailey St, Unit 17
12 Bailey StBoston, MA 02124
408 Neponset Ave
BostonMA02122
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74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305
74 Bailey StBoston, MA 02124
2 Walnut St, Unit 2
2 Walnut St
BostonMA02122
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20 Fairmount St, Unit 4
20 Fairmount St
BostonMA02124
315 Freeport St, Unit 2
315 Freeport St
BostonMA02122
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98 Topliff St, Unit 2
98 Topliff StBoston, MA 02122
105 Wrentham St
BostonMA02124
48 Burt St
BostonMA02124
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11 Victory Rd, Unit 30
11 Victory RdBoston, MA 02122
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The Levedo Building
241-247 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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380 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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90 Wrentham StBoston, 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 |
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| South Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,437 | $2,020 | $3,317 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,100 | $3,651 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,814 | $2,000 | $4,283 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $2,395 | $7,666 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $1,050 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available South Dorchester Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,279 |
| Viv Boston | A1b | 1BR,1BA | $2,843 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA
As of August 31, 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 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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| 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 | 16 Victory Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 | 74 Bailey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 876 Adams St, Unit #1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
| 41 Gleason St, Unit 2nd | 41 Gleason St | 5BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| 76 Westmoreland St, Unit #2 | 76 Westmoreland St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 43 Gleason St, Unit 2 | 43 Gleason St | 5BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| 16 Penhallow St, Unit 2 | 16 Penhallow St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| 82 Ballou Ave | 82 Ballou Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| 14 Gibson St, Unit 14 Gibson St unit 3 | 14 Gibson St | 3BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 117 Wrentham St, Unit 117 Wrentham St. Unit 3 | 117 Wrentham St | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Dorchester is at Imprint listed at $2,262.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment is $2,518 at Imprint.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Dorchester is starting from $3,095 at 1943 DOT Ave.
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