Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $1,900 (67 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Dedham.

property at 116 Spring St

116 Spring St

BostonMA02132
property at 91 Gardner St
property at 190 Gardner St

190 Gardner St

BostonMA02132

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property at 37 Moreland Ave

37 Moreland Ave

DedhamMA02026

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property at 14 Heron St

14 Heron St, Unit 410

14 Heron St
BostonMA02132
property at 330 East St

330 East St

DedhamMA02026

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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 Ridgecrest Village priced from $1,650. 1459-1461 VFW Pky has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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 PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Oak Row ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$2,588

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.23 price per square foot 80 Gardner St Model at 80 Gardner St, Unit 6B in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 bed Model at Marshview Place starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 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 6B80 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.23
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
11 Cheriton Rd, Unit 111 Cheriton Rd2BR,2BA$2.64
247 Bussey St, Unit 205247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.67
479 High St, Unit 2479 High St2BR,1BA$2.60
50 Gardner St, Unit #1050 Gardner St2BR,1BA$3.00
214 Spring St, Unit 2214 Spring St1BR,1BA$2.32
7 Maverick St, Unit one bed7 Maverick St1BR,1BA$3.06
188 Colburn St, Unit 188188 Colburn St1BR,1BA$3.08
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $5,651. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,950 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,950 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,900.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $2,700 to $5,348, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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