Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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Residence at the Dior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence at the Dior

61 Legacy BlvdDedham, MA 02026
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Ridgecrest Village
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$1,650 - $3,710
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$1,650 - $3,710

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Ridgecrest Village

5120 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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1459-1461 VFW Pky
$1,725 - $2,400
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$1,725 - $2,400

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1459-1461 VFW Pky

1459-1461 VFW PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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125 Edgemere Rd
$1,810 - $2,685
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$1,810 - $2,685

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$1,810 - $2,685
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125 Edgemere Rd

125 Edgemere RdBoston, MA 02132
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Rockingham Glen
$2,065 - $4,805
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$2,065 - $4,805

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Rockingham Glen

30 Rockingham AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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50 Gardner St
$2,200 - $2,950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

50 Gardner St

50 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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91 Spring St
$2,200 - $2,300
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$2,200 - $2,300

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91 Spring St

91 Spring StBoston, MA 02132
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$2,200

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97 Spring St

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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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath with Dining Area1BR,1BA$2,120
Jefferson at Dedham StationJefferson1BR,1BA$2,429
Parkway ApartmentsA02d1BR,1BA$2,477
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.36 price per square foot 115 Cowing St Model at 115 Cowing St, Unit #2 in the in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 28 Maplewood St Model at 28 Maplewood St, Unit #1 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
115 Cowing St, Unit #2115 Cowing St4BR,1.5BA$0.36
28 Maplewood St, Unit #128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-49 Stearns Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
56 Maple Plz, Unit 156 Maple Plz3BR,1BA$1.64
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
3 Belknap St, Unit 3-23 Belknap St2BR,1.5BA$2.17
4843 Washington St, Unit #14843 Washington St2BR,1BA$2.55
247 Bussey St247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.67
479 High St, Unit 2479 High St2BR,1BA$2.60
48 Oak St, Unit #248 Oak St3BR,1BA$2.84

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 $2,120 at Ridgecrest Village.

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 $2,440 at Ridgecrest Village.

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 $4,978.

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