Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $1,200 (62 Rentals)

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property at 12 Clough Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

12 Clough Rd

DedhamMA02026
property at 78 School St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 30

78 School St

DedhamMA02026
property at 25 Bayard St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

25 Bayard St

DedhamMA02026
property at 110 Maple Pl

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

110 Maple Pl

DedhamMA02026
property at 30 High St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 High St, Unit 303

30 High St
DedhamMA02026

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91 Spring St
$1,800 - $2,200
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$1,800 - $2,200

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$1,800 - $2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

91 Spring St

91 Spring StBoston, MA 02132
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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
property at 1 Tobin Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

5050 Washington St

BostonMA02132

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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 4907 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4907 Washington St

BostonMA02132
property at 93 Cass 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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93 Cass St

BostonMA02132
property at 131 Gardner St

$2,475

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$2,475

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$2,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

131 Gardner St, Unit 408

131 Gardner St
BostonMA02132
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Parkway Apartments
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$2,483 - $6,621
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$2,483 - $6,621

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkway Apartments

1555 Vfw PkyBoston, MA 02132
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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
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Linden Apartments

199 Gardner StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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9 Stearns Rd
$2,500 - $2,600
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$2,500 - $2,600

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$2,500 - $2,600
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

9 Stearns Rd

9 Stearns RdBoston, MA 02132
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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 225 Baker 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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225 Baker St

BostonMA02132
property at 65 Keystone 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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65 Keystone St

BostonMA02132
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22 Summer St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

22 Summer St, Unit 2

22 Summer StBoston, MA 02132
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50 Spring St, Unit 1
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

50 Spring St, Unit 1

50 Spring StBoston, 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 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 Now

54 Desoto Rd

BostonMA02132
property at 14 Heron St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Heron St, Unit 410

14 Heron 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
Jefferson at Dedham StationJefferson1BR,1BA$2,476
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
11 Schubert St2 bed2BR,1BA$2,650
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
80 Gardner St, Unit 180 Gardner St2BR,2BA$0.37
17 Linden Pl, Unit 217 Linden Pl4BR,1BA$2.20
23 Arbor Ln23 Arbor Ln1BR,1BA$1.17
28 Maplewood St, Unit 128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
Parkway ApartmentsC04d2BR,2BA$2.99
247 Bussey St247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.67
2329 Centre St, Unit 2329 Centre Street2329 Centre St2BR,1BA$3.00
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio ,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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