Cheap Homes for Rent near Dorchester Center, MA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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property at 164 Washington St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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164 Washington St

BostonMA02111
property at 64 Capen St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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64 Capen St

BostonMA02124
property at 60 Gibson St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Gibson St

BostonMA02122
property at 94 Florida St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

94 Florida St

BostonMA02124
property at 6 Althea St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Althea St

DorchesterMA02125
property at 13 Blakeville St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Blakeville St, Unit B

13 Blakeville St
BostonMA02122

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property at 13 Whitman St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13 Whitman St

BostonMA02124
property at 89 Waldeck St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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89 Waldeck St, Unit 3

89 Waldeck St
BostonMA02124
property at 20 Mellen St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Mellen St

BostonMA02124
property at 47 Rosemont St

$2,950

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$2,950

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$2,950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

47 Rosemont St

BostonMA02122
property at 336 Adams St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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336 Adams St

BostonMA02122

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,510
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
The RozzieRozzie 1b1b1BR,1BA$1,809
Stony BrookA1-601BR,1BA$1,825

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

As of August 18, 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 Bedroom Model at Roxbury Apartments starting at $1,510 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central 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.
Morton Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Roxbury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.25
One NewportTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.21
David @ 77541BR,1BA$2.89
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
720 River2BR2BR,1BA$2.91
85 TennisLux Unit2BR,1BA$2.97
151 Crawford StUpstairs Room1BR,1BA$2.00
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester Center?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,093 to $5,500. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester Center ranging from $1,060 to $5,299.

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 $1,060 to $5,299 with an average monthly rent of $3,330.

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 $1,495 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,299. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,060 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,879.

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