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Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $700 (23 Rentals)
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$1,411 - $17,122
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,517 - $4,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,820 - $4,250
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Quincy Commons
1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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$1,950 - $7,500
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Symphony Road Apartments
40-42 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$1,995 - $3,450
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Cara
13 Shetland StRoxbury, MA 02119
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$2,000 - $5,450
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTerra on Lenox
11 E Lenox StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,000 - $2,775
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Gamma North Quincy
95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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Dorchester, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,676 | $1,500 | $9,800 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,792 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,499 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,086 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,905 | $4,875 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Dorchester, MA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,301.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,777, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $6,450.
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 86 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 $578 which is $5,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
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