Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Point Neighborhood of Dorchester, MA from $900 (45 Rentals)

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The Meeting House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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200 Hancock St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Hancock St

200 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125

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12 Boston St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 17 Duncan St

17 Duncan St

BostonMA02122
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 62 Greenwich St

62 Greenwich St

BostonMA02122
property at 14 Pompeii St

14 Pompeii St

BostonMA02119
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Harbor Point
$2,145 - $5,668
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$2,145 - $5,668

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$2,145 - $5,668
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harbor Point

24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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375 Dorchester St, Unit 1
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
Studio Apartment Available Now

375 Dorchester St, Unit 1

375 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 9 Chesterton St

9 Chesterton St

BostonMA02119
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20 Mount Vernon St, Unit 603
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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20 Mount Vernon St, Unit 603

20 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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Peninsula Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,253 - $7,717
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$2,253 - $7,717

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$2,253 - $7,717
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Peninsula Apartments

401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
Student Housing
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The Andi
Rent Specials
$2,262 - $7,275
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$2,262 - $7,275

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$2,262 - $7,275
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The Andi

4 Lucy StBoston, MA 02125
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140 D St
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

140 D St

140 D StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 235 Savin Hill Ave

235 Savin Hill Ave

BostonMA02125
property at 9 Savin Hill Ave

9 Savin Hill Ave

BostonMA02125
property at 377 Dorchester St

377 Dorchester St

BostonMA02127
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19 Chase St
3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Chase St

19 Chase StBoston, MA 02125
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27-37 Bakersfield St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

27-37 Bakersfield St

27-37 Bakersfield StBoston, MA 02125
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202 H Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

202 H Street

202-206 H StBoston, MA 02127

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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
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.25 price per square foot 933 Dorchester Ave Model at 933 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Columbia Point apartment is the 18 Eastman St Model at 18 Eastman St, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Columbia Point 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.
933 Dorchester Ave, Unit 3933 Dorchester Ave3BR,1BA$0.25
18 Eastman St, Unit 318 Eastman St4BR,1BA$0.25
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 11084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
63 Middle St, Unit 363 Middle St2BR,1BA$0.25
93 George St, Unit 193 George St2BR,1BA$0.26
14 Washburn St, Unit 314 Washburn St3BR,1BA$0.27
600 Columbia Rd, Unit 21600 Columbia Rd2BR,1BA$0.27
19 Dorset St, Unit 22-219 Dorset St3BR,1BA$0.27
24 Washburn St, Unit 22-224 Washburn St3BR,1BA$0.27
22 Howell St, Unit 222 Howell St4BR,2BA$0.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Point, Dorchester, MA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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 $2,145.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Point is Harbor Point which is listed at $2,145, while the average apartment in Columbia Point costs $6,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Point?

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 Columbia Point that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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