Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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property at 10 Spaulding St

$1,250

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

10 Spaulding St

BostonMA02122
property at 78 Houghton St

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78 Houghton St, Unit 2

78 Houghton St
BostonMA02122
property at 76 King St

$1,360

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$1,360

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$1,360

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

76 King St

BostonMA02122

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property at 4 Westville St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Westville St, Unit r

4 Westville St
BostonMA02124
property at 94 Florida St

$2,300 - $2,800

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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94 Florida St

BostonMA02124

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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 Adams Village priced from $2,065. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,259. Here are the most affordable South Dorchester apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams VillageStudioStudio,1BA$2,065
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,259
Viv BostonA141BR,1BA$2,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Dorchester area is the $0.19 price per square foot 34 Edwin St Model at 34 Edwin St, Unit #3 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $1,850. 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.
34 Edwin St, Unit #334 Edwin St1BR,1BA$0.19
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
651 Washington St651 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.36
187 Neponset Ave, Unit 2187 Neponset Ave4BR,2BA$2.63
74 Kingsdale St74 Kingsdale St2BR,1BA$2.29
82 Ballou Ave82 Ballou Ave3BR,1BA$2.43
510 Talbot Ave, Unit 3510 Talbot Ave4BR,1BA$2.61
14 Gibson St, Unit 14 Gibson St unit 314 Gibson St3BR,1BA$2.12
3 Arcadia St3 Arcadia St2BR,1BA$2.18
2 Lynnville Ter, Unit Lynnville Ter2 Lynnville Ter3BR,1BA$2.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Dorchester, Boston, MA

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in South Dorchester?

There are currently 320 Apartments for Rent in South Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $860 to $5,500. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Dorchester ranging from $1,050 to $7,200.

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 $1,050 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,429.

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 $2,400 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,360 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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