
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (85 Rentals)


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82 Ballou Ave

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3 Granville St, Unit 1

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35 Gleason St, Unit 1

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78 Ballou Ave, Unit #1

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68 Edson St, Unit 2

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757 Washington St, Unit 1

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31 Train St, Unit 3

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757 Washington St, Unit 1

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111 Florida St
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757 Washington St, Unit #1

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187 Neponset Ave, Unit 2

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757 Washington St, Unit 1

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62 Carruth St, Unit #2

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48 Mora St, Unit #2

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876 Adams St, Unit #1

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76 Westmoreland St, Unit #2

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23 Oakwood St

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6 Kingsdale St

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82 Ballou Ave
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433 Washington St

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149 Centre St, Unit 1

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202 Norwell St, Unit 3

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11 South Munroe Ter, Unit 2

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31 Claybourne St, Unit 1

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75 Munroe St

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31 Train St

19 Mora St

19 Mora St
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15 Dunlap St

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51 Alpha Rd

34 Wentworth St

500 Talbot Ave

6 Bailey St

4 Mayhew St

41 Westmoreland St

35 Gleason St

59 Edson St
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19 Mora St

16 Bloomfield St

3 Ballou Ave

47 Fowler St

82 Fuller St

15 Wentworth St

28 Melbourne St

7 St Marks Rd
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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 | $2,275 | $1,995 | $2,891 |
| South Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,050 | $3,100 |
| South Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,726 | $2,200 | $4,200 |
South Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,427 | $1,300 | $5,908 |
| South Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,843 | $2,750 | $5,200 |
| South Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,656 | $1,250 | $5,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Dorchester, Boston, MA
Ranked #52
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
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 $2,356.
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 .
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The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in South Dorchester is currently sq ft.
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