Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $2,300 (35 Rentals)

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

property at 40 High St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

40 High St

DedhamMA02026
property at 40 High St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

40 High St, Unit 205

40 High St
DedhamMA02026

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property at 97 Spring St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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97 Spring St

BostonMA02132
property at 33 Paragon Rd

$2,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Paragon Rd

BostonMA02132

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property at 11 Cheriton Rd

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Cheriton Rd

BostonMA02132

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property at 11 Cheriton Rd

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 15

11 Cheriton Rd, Unit 107

11 Cheriton Rd
BostonMA02132
property at 330 East St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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 Pky1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Parkway ApartmentsA021BR,1BA$2,252
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,320
Jefferson at Dedham StationMonroe1BR,1BA$2,461
Linden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.45 price per square foot 9 Stearns Rd Model at 9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-4 in the in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $4,500. 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.
9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-49 Stearns Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
247 Bussey St, Unit 205247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.52
479 High St, Unit 2479 High St2BR,1BA$2.60
32 Glenellen Rd, Unit 232 Glenellen Rd2BR,1BA$2.60
214 Spring St, Unit 2214 Spring St1BR,1BA$2.32
91 Spring St, Unit C291 Spring St2BR,1BA$2.89
115 Colburn St, Unit 1115 Colburn St2BR,1BA$2.88
104 Harvard St, Unit 2104 Harvard St1BR,1BA$2.63
1459-1461 VFW Pky1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $4,908. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $2,300 to $5,500.

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 $2,300 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,317.

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 $3,400 to $4,908, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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