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property at 19 Peverell St

19 Peverell St

BostonMA02125

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45 L St, Unit 10

45 L St
BostonMA02127

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Point area is the $0.27 price per square foot 89 E Brookline St Model at 89 E Brookline St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,695. 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.
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
18 Eastman St, Unit 318 Eastman St4BR,1BA$0.25
61 Crescent Ave, Unit 161 Crescent Ave3BR,1BA$0.25
12 O St, Unit 312 O St2BR,1BA$0.28
89 E Brookline St, Unit 189 E Brookline St1BR,1BA$0.27
845 E 4th St, Unit 1845 E 4th St1BR,1BA$0.27
842 Dorchester Ave, Unit BL842 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
1084 Dorchester Ave, Unit 21084 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
841 E 2nd St, Unit 3841 E 2nd St2BR,1BA$0.26
287 Dorchester St, Unit #B287 Dorchester St1BR,1BA$0.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Point

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Point?

There are currently 2479 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Point, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $13,500. There are also 1305 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Point ranging from $800 to $10,000.

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 $800 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,033.

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 $2,400 to $10,981, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $7,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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