Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
$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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343 Ashmont St

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17 Duncan St

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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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1943 DOT Ave
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$1,895 - $3,245
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$1,895 - $3,245

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$1,895 - $3,245
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1943 DOT Ave

1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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Adams Village
$2,090 - $2,675
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$2,090 - $2,675

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$2,090 - $2,675
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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

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Dorchester area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 1943 DOT Ave priced from $1,895. Adams Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,090. Here are the most affordable South Dorchester apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1943 DOT AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Adams VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,090
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA

As of November 29, 2025 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 16 Victory Rd Model at 16 Victory Rd, Unit 1 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
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
11 Allston St, Unit 311 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.25
250 Norwell St, Unit 1250 Norwell St2BR,1BA$0.27
369 Centre St, Unit #2369 Centre St4BR,1BA$0.38
9 Kerwin St, Unit 29 Kerwin St3BR,1BA$0.33
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13
11 South Munroe Ter, Unit 211 South Munroe Ter3BR,1.5BA$2.00
36 Burgoyne St, Unit 36 Burgoyne Street36 Burgoyne St2BR,1BA$1.38
77 Dix St, Unit #477 Dix St2BR,2BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Dorchester, Boston, MA

Ranked #44

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

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 $2,275.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Dorchester is Viv Boston which is listed at $2,478, while the average apartment in South Dorchester costs $9,000.

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