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Dorchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dorchester, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dorchester, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dorchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Jones Hill$6,300$1,150144
Columbia Point$7,000$900588
Uphams Corner$7,000$975311

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,521. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,521
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA and Nearby

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.18 price per square foot 69 S Huntington Ave Model at 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 69 S Huntington Ave Model at 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301 starting at $1,795 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
842 Dorchester Ave, Unit BL842 Dorchester Ave1BR,1BA$0.19
111 Jersey St, Unit 7111 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
380 Riverway, Unit 9380 RiverwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?

There are currently 9761 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $28,200. There are also 5954 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $800 to $100,000.

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 $800 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,154.

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 $975 to $28,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $55,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $925.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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