Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Point Neighborhood of Dorchester, MA from $800 (52 Rentals)

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The Meeting House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
  • Utilities Included

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property at 177 H St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

177 H St

BostonMA02127

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Cheapest Available Columbia Point Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 Sudan StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Midrise1BR,1BA$2,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.21 price per square foot 26 Taft St Model at 26 Taft St in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Columbia Point apartment is the 846 Dorchester Ave Model at 846 Dorchester Ave, 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.
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
846 Dorchester Ave, Unit #3846 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
122 Buttonwood St122 Buttonwood St2BR,1BA$0.28
30 Mount Vernon St, Unit #330 Mount Vernon St1BR,1BA$0.26
1 Grimes St, Unit #11 Grimes St1BR,1BA$0.28
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 11084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
10 Wave Ave, Unit #310 Wave Ave3BR,1BA$0.24
63 Middle St, Unit 363 Middle St2BR,1BA$0.25
74 Romsey St, Unit #274 Romsey St3BR,1BA$0.22
269 Bolton St, Unit 2A269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.26

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 $2,164.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Point is 21 Sudan St which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Columbia Point costs $6,440.

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