
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Dorchester Lower Mills, MA from $1,400 (45 Rentals)
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Nazing Court

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Elmwood Park

Canterbury Place

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Fairlawn Estates at the T
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491 Huntington Ave

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Neponset Landing

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The Q

68 Beale

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Viv Boston

85 Tennis

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MetroMark

10-20 Thorn St

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

One Newport

David @ 775

Quarry Edge 445

27 Hosmer St
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58 Greendale Rd

The Valerie

66 Safford St

1185 Adams St

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94 Florida St

64 Capen St
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720 River

1973 Dorchester Ave

7 Westglow St

1037-1045 River St

24 Centre Ave

12 Ashland St

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

103 Welles Ave
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Dorchester Lower Mills, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Lower Mills?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Lower Mills Studio Apartments | $2,311 | $1,483 | $2,725 |
| Dorchester Lower Mills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,621 | $3,350 |
| Dorchester Lower Mills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,341 | $1,951 | $4,283 |
| Dorchester Lower Mills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,519 | $2,377 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Available Dorchester Lower Mills Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester Lower Mills, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR in the Brush Hill neighborhood priced from $1,483. 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 Lower Mills apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,721 |
| J.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Elmwood Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio,1BA | $2,219 |
| Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Neponset Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,312 |
| The Rozzie | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,333 |
| Viv Boston | A14 | 1BR,1BA | $2,448 |
| 85 Tennis | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Lower Mills, MA and Nearby
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester Lower Mills area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Quarry Edge 445 in the in the South Quincy neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Dorchester Lower Mills apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at One Newport starting at $3,195 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Montclair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester Lower Mills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Quarry Edge 445 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| One Newport | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| David @ 775 | 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 720 River | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 480 Norfolk | Commuter's Dream! Discover our 2 bedroom apartm... | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 85 Tennis | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Elmwood Park | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Lower Mills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester Lower Mills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester Lower Mills is at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR listed at $1,483.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Lower Mills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Lower Mills Apartment is $1,621 at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Lower Mills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester Lower Mills is starting from $1,951 at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR.
What is the most affordable Dorchester Lower Mills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Lower Mills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nazing Court and starts from $2,377.
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