Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $700 (144 Rentals)

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1943 DOT Ave
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$1,895 - $3,095
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1943 DOT Ave

1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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Phillips Brooks
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Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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The Meeting House
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The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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80 Richmond St.
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80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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property at 110 Greenbrier St

$885

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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110 Greenbrier St

BostonMA02124

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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121

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property at 108 Wilmington Ave

$1,300

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108 Wilmington Ave

BostonMA02124

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dorchester, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dorchester, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dorchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uphams Corner$6,440$1,100134
Columbia Point$6,650$1,100344
Jones Hill$6,999$1,35037

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,301. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,337. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,337
21 Sudan StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Nazing Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,721
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.22 price per square foot 28 Queensberry St Model at 28 Queensberry St in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 15 Worthington St Model at 15 Worthington St, Unit 4 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 Queensberry St28 Queensberry St1BR,1BA$0.22
15 Worthington St, Unit 415 Worthington StStudio ,1BA$0.22
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
120 Washington St, Unit 5120 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
135 Washington St135 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
35 Queensberry St, Unit 535 Queensberry StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
34 Edwin St, Unit #334 Edwin St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Dorchester Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful location with a lot of history to call home, then you may be interested in Dorchester, MA. Dorchester, MA is colloquially referred to as the ôDotö and is a Boston Neighborhood that spans approximately 6 miles. It is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a location that has a lot of history. Therefore, there are ample opportunities for people to explore not only Dorchester, MA but also Boston itself. If you are looking for apartments in Dorchester, MA, then take some time to learn more about this city. After this, rely on us to help you find your next Dorchester apartment.á

Why live in Dorchester, MA?

People love to live in Dorchester, MA for a variety of reasons. First, the weather is relatively temperate. With several distinct seasons, the weather will rotate throughout the year. Second, there is plenty to do in Dorchester, MA, as this is one of the most important neighborhoods in Boston. Finally, the food in Dorchester, MA is also delicious! There is something for everyone!á

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dorchester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dorchester is under $1,737.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?

The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is 21 Sudan St which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $6,696.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorchester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Dorchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dorchester?

Cheap apartments in Dorchester have an average cost of $444 which is $6,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.

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