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The Meeting House
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The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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Columbia Point, Dorchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Point Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.27 price per square foot 89 E Brookline St Model at 89 E Brookline St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Columbia Point apartment is the 89 E Brookline St Model at 89 E Brookline St, Unit 1 starting at $2,695 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Point apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
287 Dorchester St, Unit #B287 Dorchester St1BR,1BA$0.27
842 Dorchester Ave, Unit BL842 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
18 Eastman St, Unit 318 Eastman St4BR,1BA$0.25
61 Crescent Ave, Unit 161 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$0.25
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 21084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 21084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
841 E 2nd St, Unit 3841 E 2nd St2BR,1BA$0.26
845 E 4th St, Unit 1845 E 4th St1BR,1BA$0.27

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Getting Around the Columbia Point Neighborhood in Dorchester, MA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

69 / 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 Columbia Point Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Point?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Point is under $1,713.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Point?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Point is Harbor Point which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Columbia Point costs $6,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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