Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $2,000 (14 Rentals)

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

property at 4975 Washington St

$2,000 - $2,900

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4975 Washington St

BostonMA02132
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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property at 17 Weymouth Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

17 Weymouth Ave, Unit 1

17 Weymouth Ave
BostonMA02132
property at 17 Cass St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

17 Cass 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$2,200
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500
Jefferson at Dedham StationJefferson1BR,1BA$2,541

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.46 price per square foot 2 bed Model at Marshview Place in the in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 28 Maplewood St Model at 28 Maplewood St, Unit 1 starting at $3,600 with a $3.00 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.
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
28 Maplewood St, Unit 128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
Parkway ApartmentsC04d2BR,2BA$3.24
24 Stafford St, Unit 224 Stafford St2BR,1BA$2.45
247 Bussey St247 Bussey St1BR,1BA$2.67
479 High St, Unit 2479 High St2BR,1BA$2.60
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.02
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.12
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $34,975. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $2,000 to $11,000.

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 $2,000 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,048.

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 $3,600 to $4,942, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,900.

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