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16 Glenway St
BostonMA02121
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$1,500
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Egleston Crossing
3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,777 - $2,120
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStony Brook Village
150 Clare AveBoston, MA 02136
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$1,995 - $3,450
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Cara
13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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$2,000 - $2,775
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Gamma North Quincy
95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityCanterbury Place
950 Canterbury StRoslindale, MA 02131
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$2,090 - $2,675
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Adams Village
725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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$2,120 - $2,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDorset Square Residences
15 Argyle TerDorchester, MA 02124
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$2,120 - $3,245
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1943 DOT Ave
1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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$2,165 - $4,278
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$2,165 - $4,278
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Harbor Point
24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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$2,215 - $7,545
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The Andi
4 Lucy StBoston, MA 02125
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$2,230 - $4,425
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$2,230 - $4,425
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Rozzie
289 Walk Hill StRoslindale, MA 02131
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$2,250 - $3,100
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Frances at Ashmont Flats
1970 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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$2,275 - $4,479
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowImprint
780 Morrissey BlvdDorchester, MA 02122
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$2,276 - $7,717
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Peninsula Apartments
401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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$2,289 - $4,783
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MetroMark
3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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$2,295 - $4,850
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3200 Washington
3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
4 Glenway St
BostonMA02121
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19 Wolcott St
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Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide
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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 | $2,416 | $1,500 | $3,125 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $1,777 | $3,400 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $2,120 | $4,557 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,417 | $3,100 | $5,050 |
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Cheapest Available Dorchester Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester Center, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood priced from $1,777. 1943 DOT Ave in the South Dorchester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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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| Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,777 |
| 1943 DOT Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Cara | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 58 Greendale Rd | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA and Nearby
As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Center area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 75 Munroe St in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Dorchester Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Morton Village starting at $2,711 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Columbine Cliffs 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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| 75 Munroe St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Morton Village | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| 3193 Washington St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
| One Newport | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Modern 1 & 2 Bedrooms in New (2023) Community | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 85 Tennis | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 720 River | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 480 Norfolk | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 58 Greendale Rd | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
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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 $1,895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment is $1,777 at Stony Brook Village.
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 $2,120 at Stony Brook Village.
What is the most affordable Dorchester Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 75 Munroe St and starts from $3,100.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.
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