
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $1,200 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Dedham.


362 East St, Unit L302

362 East St, Unit L202

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Jefferson at Dedham Station

12 Clough Rd

78 School St

25 Bayard St

110 Maple Pl

30 High St, Unit 303

Ridgecrest Village
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91 Johnson St, Unit #2

1459-1461 VFW Pky

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91 Spring St

5114 Washington St

116 Spring St, Unit C8

15 Stimson St, Unit 5

1 Tobin Rd, Unit 0

4907 Washington St, Unit 3R

Rockingham Glen

5050 Washington St
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21 Weymouth Ave, Unit 1

14 Heron St, Unit 208

4907 Washington St

93 Cass St

131 Gardner St, Unit 408

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Parkway Apartments

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Linden Apartments

225 Baker St, Unit 44

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9 Stearns Rd

8 Summer St
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225 Baker St

65 Keystone St

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22 Summer St, Unit 2

199 Gardner St, Unit 205

199 Gardner St, Unit 205

199 Gardner St, Unit 310

199 Gardner St, Unit 310

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50 Spring St, Unit 1

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11 Schubert St

199 Gardner St, Unit 406
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199 Gardner St, Unit 418

199 Gardner St, Unit 410

199 Gardner St, Unit 213

199 Gardner St, Unit 418

199 Gardner St, Unit 213

199 Gardner St, Unit 217

199 Gardner St, Unit 414

54 Desoto Rd

199 Gardner St, Unit 204

14 Heron St, Unit 410
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Downtown, Dedham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,037 | $1,725 | $2,600 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,700 | $3,121 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $2,350 | $4,436 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $3,600 | $4,919 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 1459-1461 VFW Pky priced from $1,725. Ridgecrest Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,120. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Ridgecrest Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath with Dining Area | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| Jefferson at Dedham Station | Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $2,476 |
| Linden Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 11 Schubert St | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Marshview Place | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $2,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.37 price per square foot 80 Gardner St Model at 80 Gardner St, Unit 1 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $3,666. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 17 Linden Pl Model at 17 Linden Pl, Unit 2 starting at $3,900 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the East Dedham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Gardner St, Unit 1 | 80 Gardner St | 2BR,2BA | $0.37 |
| 17 Linden Pl, Unit 2 | 17 Linden Pl | 4BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 23 Arbor Ln | 23 Arbor Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 28 Maplewood St, Unit 1 | 28 Maplewood St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.00 |
| Marshview Place | 2 bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Parkway Apartments | C04d | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| 247 Bussey St | 247 Bussey St | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 2329 Centre St, Unit 2329 Centre Street | 2329 Centre St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Ridgecrest Village | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
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 $2,025 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.
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