Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Point Neighborhood of Dorchester, MA from $1,100 (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. 35 @ EightSixty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,737. 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
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,737
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.03 price per square foot 37 Howell St Model at 37 Howell St, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Columbia Point apartment is the 257 Savin Hill Ave Model at 257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2 starting at $4,600 with a $0.05 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.
37 Howell St, Unit 237 Howell St3BR,1BA$0.03
257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2257 Savin Hill Ave1BR,1BA$0.05
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
65 Preble St65 Preble St2BR,1BA$0.29
151 O St, Unit 1151 O St1BR,1BA$0.29
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 11084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
504 E Broadway504 E BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
96 E Cottage St96 E Cottage St2BR,1BA$0.26
18 Eastman St18 Eastman St3BR,1BA$0.28
102 Sydney St, Unit 2ST102 Sydney St3BR,2BA$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Point

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Point?

There are currently 1221 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $18,996. There are also 740 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Point ranging from $1,150 to $14,500.

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 $1,150 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,156.

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 $11,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 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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