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

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184 Colburn St, Unit 184
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

184 Colburn St, Unit 184

184 Colburn StDedham, MA 02026
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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

Available Sep 1

25 Bayard 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 5114 Washington St

$2,155 - $2,850

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$2,155 - $2,850

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$2,155 - $2,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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5114 Washington St

BostonMA02132

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91 Spring St
$2,200 - $2,300
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$2,200 - $2,300

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$2,200 - $2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

91 Spring St

91 Spring StBoston, MA 02132
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property at 97 Spring St

$2,200 - $2,600

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$2,200

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$2,200

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Available Jul 1

97 Spring St

BostonMA02132
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9 Stearns Rd
$2,250 - $2,500
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$2,250 - $2,500

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$2,250 - $2,500
Studio Apartment Available Now

9 Stearns Rd

9 Stearns RdBoston, MA 02132
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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 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
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Linden Apartments
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$2,500 - $3,900
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$2,500 - $3,900

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$2,500 - $3,900
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Linden Apartments

199 Gardner StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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property at 4907 Washington 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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4907 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 93 Cass St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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93 Cass St

BostonMA02132
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

Available Sep 1

7 Weymouth Ave

BostonMA02132

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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
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11 Schubert St

11 Schubert StRoslindale, MA 02131
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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

Available Aug 1

54 Desoto Rd

BostonMA02132
property at 198 Gardner St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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198 Gardner St, Unit 3-2

198 Gardner St
BostonMA02132

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property at 131 Gardner St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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131 Gardner St, Unit 408

131 Gardner St
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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property at 1208 Greendale Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1208 Greendale Ave

NeedhamMA02492
property at 1216 VFW Parkway

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1216 VFW Parkway

BostonMA02132
property at 85 Gardner St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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85 Gardner St

BostonMA02132

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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
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,495
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.40 price per square foot 80 Gardner St Model at 80 Gardner St, Unit 1 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 60 Landseer St Model at 60 Landseer St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Oak Hill 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.
80 Gardner St, Unit 180 Gardner St2BR,2BA$0.40
60 Landseer St, Unit 160 Landseer St2BR,1BA$2.42
28 Maplewood St, Unit 128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
247 Bussey St247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.67
479 High St, Unit 2479 High St2BR,1BA$2.60
9 Stearns Rd9 Stearns RdStudio ,1BA$2.50
17 Church St, Unit 17 Church St17 Church St1BR,1BA$2.67
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

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

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.

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