Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Point Neighborhood of Dorchester, MA from $1,000 (97 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Columbia Point Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Point area of Dorchester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 21 Sudan St priced from $1,350. Harbor Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,215. Here are the most affordable Columbia Point apartments for rent in Dorchester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 Sudan StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Mall1BR,1BA$2,215
The AndiG2Studio,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.28 price per square foot 122 Buttonwood St Model at 122 Buttonwood St in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Columbia Point apartment is the 26 Taft St Model at 26 Taft St starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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.
122 Buttonwood St122 Buttonwood St2BR,1BA$0.28
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.28
96 E Cottage St96 E Cottage St2BR,1BA$0.26
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
10 Wave Ave, Unit #310 Wave Ave3BR,1BA$0.24
63 Middle St, Unit 363 Middle St2BR,1BA$0.25
269 Bolton St, Unit 2A269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.26
1 Grimes St, Unit #11 Grimes St1BR,1BA$0.28
30 Mount Vernon St, Unit #330 Mount Vernon St1BR,1BA$0.26
846 Dorchester Ave, Unit #3846 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Point

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Point?

There are currently 1287 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA with pricing that ranges from $868 to $23,934. There are also 775 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Point ranging from $1,080 to $15,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Point?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Point ranges from $1,080 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,912.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Point?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Point range from $2,100 to $9,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,110 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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