Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $1,175 (27 Rentals)

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23 Arbor Ln
$1,175 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,175 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Arbor Ln

23 Arbor LnDedham, MA 02026
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21 Arbor Ln, Unit 1
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

21 Arbor Ln, Unit 1

21 Arbor LnDedham, MA 02026
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property at 116 Spring St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
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116 Spring St

BostonMA02132
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Ridgecrest Village
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$1,650 - $3,710

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Base Rent$1,650 - $3,710

Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $3,710
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ridgecrest Village

5120 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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1459-1461 VFW Pky
$1,725 - $2,350

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Base Rent$1,725 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $2,350
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1459-1461 VFW Pky

1459-1461 VFW PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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property at 1 Tobin Rd
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1 Tobin Rd, Unit 0

1 Tobin Rd
BostonMA02132
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5 Cass St, Unit 1
$2,180

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Base Rent$2,180

Total Monthly Price$2,180
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Cass St, Unit 1

5 Cass StBoston, MA 02132
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Rockingham Glen
$2,245 - $3,785

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Base Rent$2,245 - $3,785

Total Monthly Price$2,245 - $3,785
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rockingham Glen

30 Rockingham AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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9 Stearns Rd
$2,250 - $2,500

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Base Rent$2,250 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Sep 20

9 Stearns Rd

9 Stearns RdBoston, MA 02132
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property at 145 Lagrange St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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145 Lagrange St

BostonMA02132
property at 5050 Washington St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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5050 Washington St, Unit 214

5050 Washington St
BostonMA02132

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property at 5050 Washington St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5050 Washington St, Unit 553

5050 Washington St
BostonMA02132
property at 93 Cass St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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93 Cass St

BostonMA02132
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Linden Apartments
$2,500 - $3,900

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,900

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Linden Apartments

199 Gardner StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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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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property at 3 Weston St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3 Weston St

BostonMA02136
property at 15 Cass St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

15 Cass St

BostonMA02132

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Ridgecrest Village priced from $1,650. 1459-1461 VFW Pky has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgecrest VillageStudio/1 Bath with Full KitchenStudio, 1BA$1,650
1459-1461 VFW Pky1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,100
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,245
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,500
11 Schubert St2 bed2BR, 1BA$2,650
Parkway ApartmentsA031BR, 1BA$2,663

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.33 price per square foot 28 Maplewood St Model at 28 Maplewood St, Unit 2 in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 115 Cowing St Model at 115 Cowing St, Unit #2 in the East Dedham neighborhood starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 Maplewood St, Unit 228 Maplewood St3BR, 1BA$0.33
115 Cowing St, Unit #2115 Cowing St4BR, 1.5BA$0.36
80 Gardner St, Unit 180 Gardner St2BR, 2BA$0.44
Marshview Place2 bed2BR, 2BA$2.46
28 Maplewood St, Unit 128 Maplewood St3BR, 1.5BA$3.00
Linden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$3.20
247 Bussey St247 Bussey St1BR, 1BA$2.67
2329 Centre St, Unit 2329 Centre Street2329 Centre St2BR, 1BA$3.00
1459-1461 VFW Pky1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.73
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $2,100 at 1459-1461 VFW Pky.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,350 at 1459-1461 VFW Pky.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Avens at Dedham Station and starts from $4,919.

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