
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (102 Rentals)


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117 Wrentham St, Unit 117 Wrentham St. 3

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1810 Dorchester Ave, Unit 6

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74 Kenwood St, Unit 1

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443 Washington St, Unit 201

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74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305

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66 Norfolk St

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49 Alicia Rd, Unit 1

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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2

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7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B
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24 Norwood St

1810 Dorchester Ave

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363 Adams St

69 Bailey St

60 Gibson St

332 Talbot Ave, Unit 2

78 Houghton St, Unit 2

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175 Ashmont St
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8 Oakhurst St

390 Geneva Ave

33 Dix St

1 Ashland St

329 Gallivan Blvd

4-6 Lyndhurst St

374 Geneva Ave

3-5 Edwin St

32 Melbourne St

5 Beale St
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40 Westmoreland St

304 Neponset Ave

42 Van Winkle St

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Bowdoin Manor

318 Fuller St

595 Ashmont St

15 Boyden St

12-14 Lyndhurst St

30 Browning Ave
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939 Morton St

106 Wrentham St

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Neponset Place Condos

427 Geneva Ave

Neponset Heights

80 Florida St

Latin Academy I

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

Talbot House
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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 | $2,397 | $1,995 | $3,312 |
South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,100 | $3,665 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $2,000 | $4,283 |
| South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,284 | $2,395 | $7,666 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $1,050 | $4,500 |
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Largest Available South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viv Boston | A1b | 708 Sq Ft | $2,843 |
| Imprint | A7 | 652 Sq Ft | $2,532 |
Cheapest Available South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Imprint | A7 | $2,532 |
| Viv Boston | A1b | $2,843 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #37
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet 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 Imprint listed at $2,532.
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 $2,485.
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 $2,843 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 510 sq ft.
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