
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Dorchester Center, MA from $1,093 (53 Rentals)
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Roxbury Apartments

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Egleston Crossing

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Nazing Court

Stony Brook

Morton Village

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1943 DOT Ave

85 Tennis

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Adams Village

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Gamma North Quincy
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75 Willow

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The Andi

David @ 775

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Imprint

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

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Metro Marina Bay

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Dot Block

Dorset Square Residences

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Hub25

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Peninsula Apartments
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Viv Boston

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Harbor Point

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MetroMark

The Rozzie

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3193 Washington Street

Forbes Building

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

One Newport

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Baker Chocolate Factory
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3200 Washington

211 Green St

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Presidential Point

48 Burt St, Unit 2

21 Sudan St

58 Greendale Rd

52 Blue Hill Ave

480 Norfolk

60 Gibson St

94 Florida St
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64 Capen St

Fordham Court

720 River

7 Hesston Terrace

24 Centre Ave

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

12 Ashland St

6 Althea St

51 Colonial Ave

New Horizons Apartment
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Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Center Studio Apartments | $2,430 | $1,500 | $3,312 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,093 | $3,665 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,380 | $1,301 | $5,100 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,356 | $1,495 | $5,500 |
| Dorchester Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,879 | $2,083 |
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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. Nazing Court in the Roxbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,721. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester Center apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Stony Brook | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Morton Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 1943 DOT Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 85 Tennis | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| 75 Willow | 5 - SD | Studio,1BA | $2,220 |
| Gamma North Quincy | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Imprint | S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,291 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio,1BA | $2,303 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA and Nearby
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Center area is the $2.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Morton Village in the in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood starting from $2,475. 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. |
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| Morton Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| One Newport | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| David @ 775 | 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 720 River | A Small Town in the City! - Experience living i... | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 85 Tennis | Lux Unit | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 480 Norfolk | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 151 Crawford St | Upstairs Room | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester Center is at 1943 DOT Ave listed at $1,995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment is $1,721 at Nazing Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester Center is starting from $1,301 at Jackson Commons II.
What is the most affordable Dorchester Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nazing Court and starts from $2,377.
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