The most affordable apartments in Dorchester start around studios at $1,600/month; searching under $1,750 keeps you at the budget end of this neighborhood.
$1,600
Studio avg / mo
$2,000
1-Bedroom avg / mo
$2,500
2-Bedroom avg / mo
75/100
Walk Score
Transit: Red Line · Bus routes · Commuter Rail (Transit Score 70/100)
Best for: families, first-time renters, value seekers
Boston's largest neighborhood with diverse communities, waterfront access, and improving transit.
The lowest-priced units in Dorchester are typically studios, averaging around $1,600/month. To stay budget-friendly, filter under about $1,750 and use RentLuna's no-fee filter to avoid a broker fee on top.
Dorchester is mid-range for Boston — studios average $1,600 and 1-bedrooms $2,000. It's popular with families and first-time renters, partly because of its transit access (Red Line) relative to price.
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