Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Dedham, MA from $2,200 (36 Rentals)

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

property at 1 Tobin Rd

$2,350

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$2,350
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1 Tobin Rd, Unit 0, Unit 0

1 Tobin Rd
BostonMA02132
property at 7 S Stone Mill Dr

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 S Stone Mill Dr

DedhamMA02026
property at 74 Gardner St

$2,500

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$2,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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74 Gardner St, Unit 10, Unit 10

74 Gardner St
BostonMA02132
property at 169 Colburn St

$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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169 Colburn St

DedhamMA02026

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property at 23 Goethe St

$2,700

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$2,700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Goethe 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 1 Bed unit found at Ridgecrest Village priced from $2,120. Rockingham Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgecrest Village1 Bed/1 Bath with Dining Area1BR,1BA$2,120
Rockingham Glen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Parkway ApartmentsA02b1BR,1BA$2,339
Linden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.36 price per square foot 115 Cowing St Model at 115 Cowing St, Unit #2 in the in the East Dedham neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 28 Maplewood St Model at 28 Maplewood St, Unit #1 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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.
115 Cowing St, Unit #2115 Cowing St4BR,1.5BA$0.36
28 Maplewood St, Unit #128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
9 Stearns Rd, Unit 15-49 Stearns Rd3BR,1BA$0.45
Marshview Place2 bed2BR,2BA$2.46
28 Maplewood St, Unit 128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$3.00
4843 Washington St, Unit #14843 Washington St2BR,1BA$2.55
247 Bussey St247 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
48 Oak St, Unit #248 Oak St3BR,1BA$2.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,725 to $4,896. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $2,200 to $5,200.

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 $2,200 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,502.

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 $2,600 to $4,896, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,450 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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