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


The Frances at Ashmont Flats

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1700 Dorchester Ave

24 Centre Ave

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660 Washington St, Unit 5J

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21 Milton Ave, Unit Unit 3

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547 Washington St, Unit 6B

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8 Centre St, Unit 1

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8 Centre St, Unit #1

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722 Adams St, Unit 1
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11 Allston St

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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1

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443 Washington St

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74 Kenwood St

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225 Centre St

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74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305

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27 Allston St, Unit 74-1

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35A Harvard St, Unit #1

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888 Washington St, Unit 2

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230 Fuller St
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98 Topliff St, Unit 1

32 Norwood St

6 Rowley St

108 Wilmington Ave

247-249-249 Park St

722 Adams St

110 Greenbrier St

Pierce House Apartments

390 Geneva Ave

505-507 Talbot Ave
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8 Oakhurst St

175 Ashmont St

427 Geneva Ave

Neponset Heights

80 Florida St

Neponset Place Condos

106 Wrentham St

304 Neponset Ave
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42 Van Winkle St

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318 Fuller St

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32 Melbourne St

5 Beale St

40 Westmoreland St

4-6 Lyndhurst St

374 Geneva Ave

3-5 Edwin 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 | $2,501 | $750 | $3,960 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $2,200 | $3,750 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $2,400 | $7,922 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,854 | $3,000 | $5,200 |
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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 Imprint and is listed at 799 square feet priced from $2,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imprint | A3 | 799 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
| 1700 Dorchester Ave | 405 | 792 Sq Ft | $2,325 |
| The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 11 | 759 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | 660 Sq Ft | $2,260 |
| Dorset Square Residences | A15-A4 | 595 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
Cheapest Available South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Dorchester of Boston, MA is the A15-A4 Model starting from $2,150 at Dorset Square Residences. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Dorchester is currently $2,501. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset Square Residences | A15-A4 | $2,150 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | $2,260 |
| 1700 Dorchester Ave | 405 | $2,325 |
| The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 11 | $2,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #53
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 Dorset Square Residences listed at $2,150.
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 $2,501.
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 799 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at Imprint.
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 476 sq ft.
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