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61 Lithgow St
BostonMA02124
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (19 Rentals)
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$1,050
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
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12 York St, Unit 1
12 York StBoston, MA 02121
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit D
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 B
61 Lithgow St
BostonMA02124
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit D
61 Lithgow St
BostonMA02124
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$1,425 - $5,000
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47 Alicia Rd
47 Alicia RdBoston, MA 02124
Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A
19 Berkshire St
BostonMA02141
Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B
19 Berkshire St
BostonMA02141
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233 Centre St, Unit 2
233 Centre StBoston, MA 02124
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$1,850
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34 Edwin St, Unit #3
34 Edwin StBoston, MA 02124
6 Rowley St
BostonMA02122
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78 Houghton St, Unit 2
78 Houghton 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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Treadmark 2.0
1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, 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 |
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| South Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,425 | $1,995 | $3,332 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $1,050 | $4,384 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $2,200 | $3,700 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $2,800 | $7,922 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,869 | $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 Studio unit found at 1943 DOT Ave priced from $1,995. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,280. Here are the most affordable South Dorchester apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 DOT Ave | Studio Plus with Multiwall | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Imprint | S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,280 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA
As of May 31, 2026 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 South Munroe Ter, Unit 2 | 11 South Munroe Ter | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| 277 Gallivan Blvd, Unit Spacious Apartment | 277 Gallivan Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 67 Tonawanda St, Unit 2 | 67 Tonawanda St | 4BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 17 Argyle St, Unit 3 | 17 Argyle St | 3BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 14 Vera St, Unit 2 | 14 Vera St | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 74 Kingsdale St | 74 Kingsdale St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 52 Nixon St, Unit 2 | 52 Nixon St | 4BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 3 Arcadia St | 3 Arcadia St | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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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 $2,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in South Dorchester is Adams Village which is listed at $2,420, while the average apartment in South Dorchester costs $5,800.
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 4 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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