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property at 56 Grampian Way

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

56 Grampian Way

BostonMA02125

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property at 299 Hyde Park Ave

$1,055

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$1,055
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$1,055

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

299 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1

299 Hyde Park Ave
BostonMA02130

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Dorchester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dorchester, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/30/2026

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
Uphams Corner$6,440$1,325288
Jones Hill$6,499$1,32568
Columbia Point$6,500$850789

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jackson Commons II in the Roxbury neighborhood priced from $1,301. 21 Sudan St in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301
21 Sudan StShared Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA and Nearby

As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.18 price per square foot 269 Bolton St Model at 269 Bolton St in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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.
269 Bolton St269 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.18
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
26 Taft St26 Taft St3BR,1BA$0.21
117 Beacon St117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
127 Washington St, Unit 25127 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Top Neighborhoods Near Boston Colleges and Universities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?

There are currently 7262 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $29,247. There are also 4321 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $850 to $45,000.

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 $850 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,191.

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 $890 to $29,247, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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