Cheap Homes for Rent near Dorchester, MA from $750 (116 Rentals)

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property at 11 Langdon St
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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11 Langdon St, Unit 1

11 Langdon St
BostonMA02119
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property at 191 Green St
$880

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Base Rent$880

Total Monthly Price$880
Studio Rentals
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191 Green St

BostonMA02130

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property at 5 Sachem St
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5 Sachem St, Unit 2

5 Sachem St
BostonMA02120
property at 14 Hillside St
$1,100 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

14 Hillside St

BostonMA02120
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property at 7 Warwick St
$1,150 - $5,600

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Base Rent$1,150 - $5,600

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $5,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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7 Warwick St

BostonMA02120

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property at 56 Grampian Way
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

56 Grampian Way

BostonMA02125

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Dorchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Dorchester, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/27/2026

Current rental homes in the Dorchester, MA area range in price from $750 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $3,228. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dorchester Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jones Hill$3,000$1,23029
Uphams Corner$3,000$750137
Columbia Point$3,400$750220

Cheapest Available Dorchester Homes for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available rental home in Dorchester, MA is a 1 Bed home found at 18 S Huntington Ave in the West Fens neighborhood priced from $1,000. 18 S Huntington Ave in the West Fens neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,000
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,100
18 S Huntington Ave18 S Huntington Ave1BR, 1BA$1,100

Best Value Homes for Rent in Dorchester, MA and Nearby

As of September 27, 2026 the best value rental home in the Dorchester area is the $0.21 price per square foot 43 Anderson St Model at 43 Anderson St, Unit 3 in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Dorchester rental home is the 600 Columbia Rd Model at 600 Columbia Rd, Unit 26 in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Anderson St, Unit 343 Anderson StStudio, 1BA$0.21
600 Columbia Rd, Unit 26600 Columbia Rd1BR, 1BA$0.25
16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 216 Cedar Lane WayStudio, 1BA$0.24
270 Huntington Ave, Unit 1270 Huntington AveStudio, 1BA$0.24
280 Commonwealth Ave, Unit G1280 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.24
123 Myrtle St, Unit 123123 Myrtle St1BR, 1BA$0.24
27 Park Dr, Unit 127 Park DrStudio, 1BA$0.19
5 Sachem St, Unit 25 Sachem St1BR, 1BA$0.11
68 Myrtle St, Unit 868 Myrtle StStudio, 1BA$0.23
132 Hemenway St, Unit 44132 Hemenway StStudio, 1BA$0.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?

There are currently 4694 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $840 to $26,168. There are also 2080 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $750 to $60,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dorchester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester ranges from $750 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,741.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dorchester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester range from $1,200 to $15,560, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,010 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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