
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (108 Rentals)


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412 Talbot Ave, Unit Apt 1R

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339 Centre St, Unit 2

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74 Kenwood St

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225 Centre St

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34 Edwin St, Unit #3

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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1

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443 Washington St, Unit 201

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888 Washington St, Unit 2

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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2
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110 Greenbrier St

110 Greenbrier St

233 Centre St, Unit 2

472 Talbot Ave

128 Ashmont St

363 Adams St

247-249-249 Park St

69 Bailey St

94 Florida St

7 Westglow St
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1973 Dorchester Ave

4 Westville St, Unit 1

78 Houghton St, Unit 2

4 Westville St, Unit r

Pierce House Apartments

8 Oakhurst St

390 Geneva Ave

175 Ashmont St

505-507 Talbot Ave

106 Wrentham St
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427 Geneva Ave

Neponset Heights

80 Florida St

4-6 Lyndhurst St

33 Dix St

374 Geneva Ave

3-5 Edwin St

1 Ashland St
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329 Gallivan Blvd

595 Ashmont St

12-14 Lyndhurst St

30 Browning Ave

939 Morton St

32 Melbourne St

5 Beale St

40 Westmoreland St

15 Boyden St

304 Neponset Ave
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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 | $2,416 | $2,065 | $2,711 |
South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $860 | $3,817 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $2,200 | $4,283 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,400 | $5,500 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Largest Available South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Dorchester area of Boston, MA is found at Viv Boston and is listed at 708 square feet priced from $2,514. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viv Boston | A1b | 708 Sq Ft | $2,514 |
| Imprint | A1 | 644 Sq Ft | $2,799 |
| The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 04 | 625 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
Cheapest Available South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Dorchester of Boston, MA is the A14 Model starting from $2,448 at Viv Boston. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Dorchester is currently $2,376. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Viv Boston | A14 | $2,448 |
| The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 04 | $2,750 |
| Imprint | A1 | $2,799 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #33
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Dorchester with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Dorchester is at Viv Boston listed at $2,448.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Dorchester is $2,376.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Dorchester is a 708 square feet unit starting from $2,514 at Viv Boston.
What is the average size for South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Dorchester is currently 734 sq ft.
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