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Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

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 $1,752. Gamma North Quincy in the Montclair neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
Gamma North QuincyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,875
Nazing Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA and Nearby

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Center area is the $3.30 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 10 Mount Pleasant Ave in the in the Roxbury neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Dorchester Center apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 137 Intervale St starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Mount Pleasant Ave4 Bedroom4BR,1BA$3.30
137 Intervale St3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.64
Metro Marina BayB2 Pru2BR,2BA$3.30
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
51 Colonial Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.75
Neponset LandingB2A2BR,2BA$3.23
David at 77522BR,1BA$3.44
Nazing Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.50
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.30
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester Center?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,507 to $10,981. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester Center ranging from $900 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dorchester Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester Center ranges from $900 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,501.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dorchester Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester Center range from $2,343 to $10,981, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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