
Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (464 Rentals)


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91 Centre St, Unit 3

60 Gibson St, Unit #308

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33 Dunlap St, Unit 1

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230 Park St, Unit 1

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50 Bowdoin St, Unit #3

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93 Park St, Unit 11

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722 Adams St, Unit #3

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117 Wrentham St, Unit 117 Wrentham St. 3
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23 Oakwood St, Unit 23 Oakwood

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45 Houghton St, Unit 2

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9 Alban St, Unit #3

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58 Lithgow St, Unit 3

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187 Glenway St, Unit 3 Bedroom

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11 Centre Ave

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34 Larchmont St, Unit 2

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14 Hooper St, Unit 1

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15 Tremlett St, Unit 15 Tremlett St

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20 Ripley Rd, Unit 2
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93 Bowdoin St, Unit 2

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41 Gleason St, Unit 2nd

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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2

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98 Topliff St, Unit 2

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1810 Dorchester Ave, Unit 6

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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1

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16 Victory Rd, Unit 1

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443 Washington St, Unit 201

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14 Gibson St, Unit 14 Gibson St 3

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147 Wrentham St
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11 South Munroe Ter, Unit 2

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16 Penhallow St, Unit 2

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16 Leslie St, Unit 2

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66 Norfolk St

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28 Ripley Rd, Unit 3

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7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B

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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2

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43 Gleason St, Unit 2

1850 Dorchester Ave, Unit 201

94 Florida St, Unit 3
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15 Radford Ln, Unit 1

43 Withington St, Unit 4

491 Ashmont St, Unit #1

41 South Munroe Ter, Unit 3

402 Centre St, Unit 1

31 Train St

239 Park St, Unit 2

20 Fairmount St, Unit 4

38 Colonial Ave

38 Colonial Ave, Unit 1
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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 | $2,586 | $2,065 | $3,323 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $840 | $3,712 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $2,000 | $4,803 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,273 | $2,395 | $7,666 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $2,895 | $4,500 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in South Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,927 | $2,400 | $3,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,338 | $1,210 | $6,800 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,678 | $1,030 | $5,200 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #30
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about South Dorchester
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South Dorchester area of Boston, MA?
As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 464 available South Dorchester apartments priced from $840 to $7,666, with an average monthly rent of $3,133.
How much are Studio apartments in South Dorchester?
There are currently 106 Studio Apartments in South Dorchester with rent ranges from $2,065 to $3,323 with an average price of $2,586.
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 $840 to $3,712 with an average monthly rent of $2,383.
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 $2,000 to $4,803. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,879.
How expensive are South Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 83 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,395 to $7,666 - averaging $3,273 for the location.
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