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Jackson Commons II
1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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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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950 Canterbury StRoslindale, MA 02131
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Adams Village
725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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15 Argyle TerDorchester, MA 02124
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13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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Fairlawn Estates at the T
15 Bismarck StMattapan, MA 02126
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75 Willow CtDorchester, MA 02125
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The Rozzie
289 Walk Hill StRoslindale, MA 02131
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Gamma North Quincy
95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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Metro Marina Bay
7 Seaport DrQuincy, MA 02171
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Dot Block
1205-1211 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02125
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500 Talbot AveDorchester, MA 02124
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250 Centre StBoston, MA 02119
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85 Tennis RdBoston, MA 02126
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MetroMark
3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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545 Centre StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Peninsula Apartments
401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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The Andi
4 Lucy StBoston, MA 02125
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1 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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40 River StDorchester, MA 02126
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2 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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25 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02125
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775 Morton StMattapan, MA 02126
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3193 Washington Street
3193 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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1200-1220 Adams StDorchester, MA 02124
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211 Green StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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58 Greendale Rd
58 Greendale RdMattapan, MA 02126
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720 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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24 Centre AveBoston, MA 02124
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12 Ashland St
12 Ashland StBoston, MA 02122
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1970 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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51 Colonial Ave
51 Colonial AveDorchester, MA 02124
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New Horizons Apartment
734 Dudley StDorchester, MA 02125
13 Whitman St
BostonMA02124
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Center Studio Apartments | $2,545 | $1,500 | $3,069 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $1,093 | $3,658 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,444 | $1,301 | $4,500 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,270 | $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. Roxbury Apartments in the Jamaica Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. 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 |
| Roxbury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio,1BA | $2,219 |
| 75 Willow | 5 - SD | Studio,1BA | $2,220 |
| Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| The Rozzie | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,333 |
| The Cara | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Viv Boston | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2,448 |
| The Andi | Studio Alcove-DS17 | Studio,1BA | $2,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA and Nearby
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Center area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Roxbury Apartments in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $1,510. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 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 |
| 85 Tennis | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 720 River | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 480 Norfolk | Commuter's Dream! Discover our 2 bedroom apartm... | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 151 Crawford St | Upstairs Apartment 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester Center is at Fairlawn Estates at the T listed at $2,219.
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment is $1,721 at Nazing Court.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester Center is starting from $1,301 at Jackson Commons II.
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