Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dedham Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $1,200 (51 Rentals)

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property at 4 Fort Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 16

4 Fort Ln

DedhamMA02026
property at 25 Bayard St

$2,200 - $2,700

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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25 Bayard St

DedhamMA02026
property at 465 High St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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465 High St

DedhamMA02026
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247 Bussey St
$2,650 - $3,729
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$2,650 - $3,729

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$2,650 - $3,729
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

247 Bussey St

247 Bussey StDedham, MA 02026
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property at 918 Providence Hwy

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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918 Providence Hwy

DedhamMA02026
property at 237 Colburn 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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237 Colburn St

DedhamMA02026
property at 40 High 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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40 High St

DedhamMA02026

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Residence at the Dior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence at the Dior

71 Legacy BlvdDedham, MA 02026
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property at 68 Readville St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68 Readville St, Unit 1

68 Readville St
BostonMA02136
property at 5114 Washington St

$2,155 - $2,850

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$2,155 - $2,850

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$2,155 - $2,850

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5114 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 68 Readville St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Readville St

BostonMA02136

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property at 1 Tobin Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1 Tobin Rd, Unit 0

1 Tobin Rd
BostonMA02132
property at 5050 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5050 Washington St, Unit 224

5050 Washington St
BostonMA02132
property at 445 Beech St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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445 Beech St

BostonMA02131
property at 21 Weymouth Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Weymouth Ave, Unit 1

21 Weymouth Ave
BostonMA02132
property at 5165 Washington St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5165 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 196 Reservation Rd

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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196 Reservation Rd

BostonMA02136
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The Proof
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$2,480 - $5,600
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$2,480 - $5,600

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Proof

36-40 Sprague StHyde Park, MA 02136
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property at 8 Summer St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Summer St

BostonMA02132

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property at 31 June St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 June St

BostonMA02131
property at 7 Weymouth Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Weymouth Ave

BostonMA02132
property at 40 Gardner St

$2,600 - $2,950

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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40 Gardner St

BostonMA02132
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Parkway Apartments
$2,645 - $7,052
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$2,645 - $7,052

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 9

Parkway Apartments

1555 Vfw PkyBoston, MA 02132
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11 Schubert St
$2,650 - $2,900
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$2,650 - $2,900

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$2,650 - $2,900
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

11 Schubert St

11 Schubert StRoslindale, MA 02131
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property at 57 Hemman St

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

57 Hemman St, Unit #B

57 Hemman St
BostonMA02131

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property at 54 Desoto Rd

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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54 Desoto Rd

BostonMA02132
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Georgetowne Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetowne Homes

400 A Georgetowne DrHyde Park, MA 02136
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Willets Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willets Landing

4945 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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9 Carol Cir
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Carol Cir

9 Carol CirWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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204 Neponset Valley Pky
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 Neponset Valley Pky

204 Neponset Valley PkyHyde Park, MA 02136
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property at 14 Heron St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

14 Heron St

BostonMA02132
property at 30 Rockingham Ave

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

30 Rockingham Ave

BostonMA02132

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Downtown Dedham, Dedham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Dedham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dedham area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 1459-1461 VFW Pky priced from $1,725. Stony Brook Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dedham apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,850
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,090
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,415
The ProofJR21BR,1BA$2,480
Residence at the Dior1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,550
11 Schubert St2 bed2BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dedham, MA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dedham area is the $0.45 price per square foot 9 Stearns Rd Model at 9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-4 in the in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown Dedham apartment is the 2 bed Model at Marshview Place starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the East Dedham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dedham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-49 Stearns Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
28 Maplewood St, Unit 128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
247 Bussey St247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.67
479 High St, Unit 2479 High St2BR,1BA$2.60
11 Schubert St2 bed2BR,1BA$3.31
760 Legacy Pl, Unit 216760 Legacy Pl1BR,1BA$3.38
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.35
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dedham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Dedham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Dedham is at 1459-1461 VFW Pky listed at $1,725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dedham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dedham Apartment is $2,090 at Ridgecrest Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Dedham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dedham is starting from $2,440 at Ridgecrest Village.

What is the most affordable Downtown Dedham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Dedham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stony Brook Commons and starts from $3,717.

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