
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (121 Rentals)


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45 Houghton St, Unit 45, Unit 45

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23 Oakwood St

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82 Ballou Ave

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6 Kingsdale St

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31 Claybourne St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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984 Washington St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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76 Westmoreland St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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26 Alpha Rd, Unit 26 Alpha Rd, Dorchester Center, Unit 26 Alpha Rd, Dorchester Center

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10 Arbroth St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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14 Vera St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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68 Edson St, Unit 68 Edson Street, Unit 68 Edson 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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369 Centre St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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162 Ashmont St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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149 Centre St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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11 South Munroe Ter, Unit 2, Unit 2

62 Carruth St, Unit 2, Unit 2

6 Bispham St
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44 Mora St, Unit 1, Unit 1

10 Arbroth St, Unit #2, Unit #2

37 Ridgewood St, Unit 37 Ridgewood St, Unit 37 Ridgewood St

876 Adams St, Unit 1, Unit 1

38 Colonial Ave, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1

2A Thane St, Unit 2, Unit 2

75 Park St

82 Ballou Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

31 Train St

23 Crowell St, Unit 2
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72 Stanton St, Unit 2

800 Washington St, Unit 3

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31 Train St, Unit SI FL1-ID1238149P

19 Mora St, Unit 1

81 Ballou Ave, Unit 4

167 King St, Unit #2

9 Nightingale St, Unit 2

60 Florida St, Unit 2

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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B
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81 Ballou Ave

29 Minot St

10 Redfield St

64 Topliff St

369 Centre St

17 Chelmsford St

32 Millet St

97 Welles Ave

59 Centre St

126 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 |
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| South Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,558 | $2,030 | $3,324 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,425 | $3,100 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,200 | $3,700 |
South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,437 | $2,450 | $7,922 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,886 | $3,200 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #46
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom South Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Dorchester with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in South Dorchester is at listed at $2,030.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in South Dorchester is $2,418.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom South Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Dorchester is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in South Dorchester is currently sq ft.
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