
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (152 Rentals)


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50 Bowdoin St, Unit #3

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45 Houghton St, Unit 2

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23 Oakwood St, Unit 23 Oakwood

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58 Lithgow St, Unit 3

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11 Centre Ave

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876 Adams St, Unit #1

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82 Ballou Ave

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48 Mora St, Unit #2

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76 Westmoreland St, Unit #2
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7 Crowell St, Unit 3

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98 Topliff St, Unit 2

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14 Gibson St, Unit 14 Gibson St 3

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52 Dix St, Unit 2

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11 South Munroe Ter, Unit 2

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16 Penhallow St, Unit 2

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16 Leslie St, Unit 2

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28 Ripley Rd, Unit 3

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66 Norfolk St

6 Bispham St
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41 South Munroe Ter, Unit 3

15 Radford Ln, Unit 1

402 Centre St, Unit 1

38 Colonial Ave, Unit 1

31 Train St

27 Wolcott St, Unit 1

17 Tremlett St, Unit 1

240 Norfolk St, Unit 2

8 Bailey St, Unit 2

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46-48-48 Fuller St, Unit 46 - 3
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66 Millet St, Unit 1A

66 Millet St, Unit 1

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49 Rosedale St, Unit 3

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35 Dunlap St, Unit 3

16 St Marks Rd, Unit 3

23 Crowell St, Unit 2

800 Washington St, Unit 3

19 Mora St, Unit 1

84 Wheatland Ave, Unit 3

32 Bailey St
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167 King St, Unit #2

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B

2131 Dorchester Ave

116 Milton Ave, Unit 2

9 Nightingale St, Unit 2

23 Oakwood St, Unit 2

48 Burt St, Unit 2

81 Ballou Ave, Unit 1

130 Armandine St

16 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 | $2,397 | $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 3 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| Viv Boston | A18 | 1,772 Sq Ft | $5,050 |
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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 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 .
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 $3,284.
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 1,772 square feet unit starting from $5,050 at Viv Boston.
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 1,360 sq ft.
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