
Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (409 Rentals)


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1700 Dorchester Ave

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17 Gaylord St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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45 Houghton St, Unit 45, Unit 45

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72 Stanton St, Unit #2A, Unit #2A

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225 Centre St

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23 Oakwood St

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6 Bispham St

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74 Kenwood St
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82 Ballou Ave

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3 Arcadia St

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6 Kingsdale St

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74 Kingsdale St

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31 Claybourne St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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541 Adams St, Unit #6, Unit #6

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294 Park St, Unit #294, Unit #294

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76 Westmoreland St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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984 Washington St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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949 Adams St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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26 Alpha Rd, Unit 26 Alpha Rd, Dorchester Center, Unit 26 Alpha Rd, Dorchester Center

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67 Tonawanda St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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949 Adams St, Unit 949 Adams Street, Unit 949 Adams Street

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339 Centre St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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34 Lonsdale St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1664 Dorchester Ave, Unit Unit # 2, Unit Unit # 2

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20 Dix St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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10 Arbroth St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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68 Edson St, Unit 68 Edson Street, Unit 68 Edson Street

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95 Dix St, Unit 95 Dix Street, Unit 95 Dix Street
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187 Neponset Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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17 Argyle St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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4 Draper St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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22 Darlington St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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16 Victory Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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443 Washington St

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74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305, Unit #69 - #305

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27 Allston St, Unit 74-1, Unit 74-1

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35A Harvard St, Unit #1, Unit #1
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162 Ashmont St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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47 Alicia Rd

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888 Washington St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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149 Centre St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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187 Neponset Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

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11 South Munroe Ter, Unit 2, Unit 2

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187 Neponset Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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203 Westville St

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34 Edwin St, Unit #3, Unit #3

1850 Dorchester Ave, Unit 201, Unit 201
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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 | $2,509 | $1,995 | $3,335 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,600 | $3,100 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $2,200 | $3,700 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,405 | $2,450 | $7,922 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,891 | $3,200 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #44
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 108 Studio Apartments in South Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,995 to $3,335 with an average price of $2,509.
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 $1,600 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,451.
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 $3,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,773.
How expensive are South Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 78 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,450 to $7,922 - averaging $3,405 for the location.
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