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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,440 | $2,055 | $2,711 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $935 | $3,100 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $2,200 | $4,283 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $2,400 | $5,500 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
There are currently 435 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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There are currently 106 Studio Apartments in South Dorchester with rent ranges from $2,055 to $2,711 with an average price of $2,440.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Dorchester ranges from $935 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,273.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Dorchester range from $2,200 to $4,283. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,928.
There are currently 81 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,400 to $5,500 - averaging $3,364 for the location.
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