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Jackson Commons II
1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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21 Sudan StDorchester, MA 02125
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Egleston Crossing
3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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Nazing Court
224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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123A Hutchings StBoston, MA 02121
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1943 DOT Ave
1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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Adams Village
725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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950 Canterbury StRoslindale, MA 02131
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11Dorset Square Residences
15 Argyle TerDorchester, MA 02124
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Cara
13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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Fairlawn Estates at the T
15 Bismarck StMattapan, MA 02126
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Frances at Ashmont Flats
1970 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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Gamma North Quincy
95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 175 Willow
75 Willow CtDorchester, MA 02125
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Harbor Point
24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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33 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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250 Centre StBoston, MA 02119
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117 Park Dr
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Dot Block
1205-1211 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02125
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The Andi
4 Lucy StBoston, MA 02125
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545 Centre StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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85 Tennis RdBoston, MA 02126
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2 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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40 River StDorchester, MA 02126
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1 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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1200-1220 Adams StDorchester, MA 02124
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDavid @ 775
775 Morton StMattapan, MA 02126
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3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Hub25
25 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02125
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1211 Green St
211 Green StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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734 Dudley StDorchester, MA 02125
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58 Greendale Rd
58 Greendale RdMattapan, MA 02126
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Rozzie
289 Walk Hill StRoslindale, MA 02131
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500 Talbot AveDorchester, MA 02124
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River House
720 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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480-498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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218-230 South StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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12 Ashland StBoston, MA 02122
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BostonMA02121
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Dorchester Center Studio Apartments | $2,486 | $1,500 | $3,069 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,093 | $3,553 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $1,301 | $4,370 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $1,495 | $5,190 |
| Dorchester Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Dorchester Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester Center, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,301. 21 Sudan St in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester Center apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| 21 Sudan St | Shared Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| The Cara | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio,1BA | $2,219 |
| Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Mall | 1BR,1BA | $2,313 |
| Rozzie | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,333 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,420 |
| Presidential Point | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA and Nearby
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Center area is the $3.10 price per square foot B4 Newbury Model at Metro Marina Bay in the in the Squantum neighborhood starting from $3,699. The second greatest value Dorchester Center apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Jackson Commons II starting at $1,301 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Roxbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Marina Bay | B4 Newbury | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| David @ 775 | 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 480 Norfolk | Commuter's Dream! Discover our 2 bedroom apartm... | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 85 Tennis | Spacious 2 bedrooms in Mattapan! | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Rozzie | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester Center is at 1943 DOT Ave listed at $1,995.
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment is $1,350 at 21 Sudan St.
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