
Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (362 Rentals)


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1700 Dorchester Ave

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105 Bloomfield St, Unit #1

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660 Washington St, Unit 5J

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45 Houghton St, Unit 2

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527 Gallivan Blvd

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235 Norfolk St, Unit 3

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69 Beaumont St, Unit Apt. 3

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369 Centre St, Unit 1
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60 Florida St, Unit 2

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21 Milton Ave, Unit Unit 3

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38 Claybourne St, Unit 3

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30 Centre St

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14 School St, Unit B

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78 Ballou Ave, Unit #1

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14 Vera St, Unit 2

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112 Park St, Unit 43

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110 Park St, Unit 6

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547 Washington St, Unit 6B
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82 Ballou Ave

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8 Centre St, Unit 1

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15 Stock St, Unit 2

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54 Alpha Rd, Unit 2

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8 Centre St, Unit #1

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757 Washington St, Unit 1

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757 Washington St, Unit #1

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111 Florida St

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187 Neponset Ave, Unit 2

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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
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37 Standish St, Unit 2

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527 Gallivan Blvd, Unit 3

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722 Adams St, Unit 1

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518 Park St, Unit 2

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11 Allston St

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4 Draper St, Unit 3

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76 Westmoreland St, Unit #2

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62 Carruth St, Unit #2

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32 Boutwell St, Unit #32

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48 Mora St, Unit #2
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6 Bispham St, Unit #1

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51 Dakota St, Unit #3

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203 Westville St, Unit #2

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876 Adams St, Unit #1

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74 Kingsdale St

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703 Washington St, Unit 2

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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1

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23 Oakwood St

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16 Victory Rd, Unit 1

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443 Washington St
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South Dorchester, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,305 | $1,995 | $3,020 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $750 | $3,960 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $2,200 | $3,750 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $2,400 | $4,750 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,857 | $3,000 | $5,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #51
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about South Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in South Dorchester?
There are currently 110 Studio Apartments in South Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,995 to $3,020 with an average price of $2,305.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Dorchester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Dorchester ranges from $750 to $3,960 with an average monthly rent of $2,506.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Dorchester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Dorchester range from $2,200 to $3,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,764.
How expensive are South Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 87 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,400 to $4,750 - averaging $3,319 for the location.
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