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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA. 99 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with two beds and a couch
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    860 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
    Income Restricted
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    249 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a television
    Today

    650 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
    STUDIO $1,596+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a microwave
    Today

    20 Mckone Street, Boston, MA 02122
    2 BEDS $1,700+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    123A Hutchings Street, Boston, MA 02121
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Apartments Under $1,900

  • a large brick building with a tree in front of it
    Today

    179 St. Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $2,500+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a restaurant with a bar and tables and chairs and a kitchen
    Today

    217 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
    STUDIO $2,860+
    3 BEDS $1,901+
  • an aerial view of the cityscape with buildings in the background
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    19 Ceylon Street, Boston, MA 02125
    2 BEDS $1,910
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
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    1 Canton Road #15, Quincy, MA 02171
    STUDIO $1,995+
    1 BED $2,238+
    2 BEDS $2,815+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    725-735 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
    STUDIO $2,005
    1 BED $2,210
    2 BEDS $2,660
  • a white kitchen with white appliances and black counter tops
    Today

    95 West Squantum Street, Quincy, MA 02171
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    1 BED $2,100+
    2 BEDS $2,530+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a kitchen
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    1943 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
    STUDIO $2,225
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 22 St Marks Rd Unit 1 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    22 St Marks Rd Unit 1, Dorchester, MA 02124
    2 BEDS $2,550
  • a kitchen with an island and a living room with a couch
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    50 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
    STUDIO $2,577+
    1 BED $3,135+
    2 BEDS $4,041+
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  • More Rentals Near Dorchester, Boston, MA

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a kitchen in the background
    Today

    320 D Street, Boston, MA 02127
    STUDIO $2,735+
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $3,925+
  • a living room with a chair and a window
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    1410 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $2,775+
    2 BEDS $3,095+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a large window and a table with chairs
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    431 Melnea Cass Boulevard, Boston, MA 02119
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a tv
    Today

    3611 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130
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    1 BED $2,945+
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  • a large yellow house on the side of a street
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    26 Wilmore Street, Boston, MA 02126
    3 BEDS $3,100
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a tv
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    45 East Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118
    1 BED $3,125+
    2 BEDS $4,330+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1220 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124
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    2 BEDS $3,230+
  • an empty living room and kitchen with large windows
    Today

    25 James Oneill Street, South Boston, MA 02127
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  • Tierney Learning Center Exterior.
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    20 Rev. Burke St., South Boston, MA 02127
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  • a playground with slides in front of a brick building
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    1855 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    517 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 2170
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Getting around in Dorchester, MA

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Walker's Paradise
69 /100
Good Transit
72 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 92, Transit Score®: 69, Bike Score®: 72

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,700 and $4,979.

How many cheap rentals are available in Dorchester, Boston, MA on RentCafe?

There are 7 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Dorchester, Boston, MA were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

The average Dorchester, Boston, MA cheap apartment size is 716 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

Cheap apartments in Dorchester, Boston, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

A cheap apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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