Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Point Neighborhood of Dorchester, MA from $800 (40 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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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B
$900
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$900

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$900
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B

38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1
$900
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$900

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$900
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1

38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2

105 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
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property at 110 Old Harbor St

110 Old Harbor St

BostonMA02127
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269 Bolton St, Unit 2A
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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269 Bolton St, Unit 2A

269 Bolton 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
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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
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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
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12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 659 E 5th St

659 E 5th St

BostonMA02127
property at 92 Pleasant St

92 Pleasant St

BostonMA02125
property at 62 Greenwich St

62 Greenwich St

BostonMA02122
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375 Dorchester St, Unit 1
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
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375 Dorchester St, Unit 1

375 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 18 Romsey St

18 Romsey St

BostonMA02125
property at 9 Sumner Square

9 Sumner Square

BostonMA02125
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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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385 Dorchester St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

385 Dorchester St

381-385 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127

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
The CaraStudiosStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.22 price per square foot 105 Buttonwood St Model at 105 Buttonwood St, Unit 1 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Columbia Point apartment is the 38 Crescent Ave Model at 38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B starting at $900 with a $0.09 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.
105 Buttonwood St, Unit 1105 Buttonwood St2BR,1BA$0.22
38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B38 Crescent Ave4BR,1BA$0.09
1 Grimes St, Unit 11 Grimes St1BR,1BA$0.25
3 Sudan St, Unit 33 Sudan St3BR,1BA$0.25
692 Columbia Rd, Unit 1692 Columbia Rd2BR,1BA$0.24
10 Wave Ave, Unit 310 Wave Ave3BR,1BA$0.24
105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2105 Buttonwood St2BR,1BA$0.18
105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2105 Buttonwood St2BR,1BA$0.15
692 Columbia Rd, Unit 1692 Columbia Rd2BR,1BA$0.24
9 E Cottage St, Unit #19 E Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.23

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Point?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Point is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Point Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Point Apartment is $2,296 at Harbor Point.

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