Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (27 Rentals)

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property at 78 Houghton St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78 Houghton St, Unit 2

78 Houghton St
BostonMA02122
property at 60 Gibson St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

60 Gibson St, Unit #308

60 Gibson St
BostonMA02122
property at 332 Talbot Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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332 Talbot Ave, Unit 2

332 Talbot Ave
BostonMA02124

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property at 9 Victory Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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9 Victory Rd

BostonMA02122
property at 239 Park St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

239 Park St, Unit 2

239 Park St
BostonMA02124

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property at 94 Florida St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

94 Florida St, Unit 3

94 Florida St
BostonMA02124
property at 8 Colonial Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Colonial Ave, Unit 3

8 Colonial Ave
BostonMA02124
property at 64 Capen St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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64 Capen St

BostonMA02124
property at 94 Florida St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

94 Florida St

BostonMA02124

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property at 60 Gibson St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Gibson St

BostonMA02122
property at 20 Fairmount St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Fairmount St, Unit 4

20 Fairmount St
BostonMA02124
property at 11 Victory Rd

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

2 Bedroom Rentals

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11 Victory Rd

BostonMA02122

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property at 14 Gibson St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

14 Gibson St, Unit 3

14 Gibson St
BostonMA02122
property at 75 Park St

$2,700 - $3,400

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$2,700 - $3,400

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$2,700 - $3,400

2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

75 Park St

BostonMA02122
property at 6 Althea St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

6 Althea St

DorchesterMA02125

South Dorchester, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Dorchester Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1943 DOT AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,264

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA

As of August 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #30574 Bailey St1BR,1BA$0.25
876 Adams St, Unit #1876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
41 Gleason St, Unit 2nd41 Gleason St5BR,2BA$2.17
76 Westmoreland St, Unit #276 Westmoreland St3BR,2BA$2.00
43 Gleason St, Unit 243 Gleason St5BR,2BA$0.51
16 Penhallow St, Unit 216 Penhallow St3BR,1.5BA$1.88
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,2BA$2.43
14 Gibson St, Unit 14 Gibson St unit 314 Gibson St3BR,1BA$2.12
117 Wrentham St, Unit 117 Wrentham St. Unit 3117 Wrentham St1BR,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Dorchester, Boston, MA

Ranked #37

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in South Dorchester?

There are currently 336 Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $7,666. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Dorchester ranging from $1,100 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Dorchester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Dorchester ranges from $1,100 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,197.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Dorchester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Dorchester range from $2,395 to $7,666, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,210 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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