Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the South Dorchester Neighborhood of Boston, MA (110 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the South Dorchester area of Boston that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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The Frances at Ashmont Flats
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Maximum of 2 pets allowed per unit.
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats

1970 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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Peninsula Apartments
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Pet Friendly
$50 pet fee per pet. Maximum combined weight cannot exceed 60 lbs. Breed restrictions apply.
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Peninsula Apartments

401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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3200 Washington
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2 Pet Limit - 40 lb Weight Limit
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3200 Washington

3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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South Dorchester, Boston, MA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly South Dorchester Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the South Dorchester area of Boston, MA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Meriel Marina Bay with prices starting from $3,057 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Neponset Landing scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,366. Here are the most Pet Friendly South Dorchester apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Meriel Marina Bay4/4Marina Bay$3,057
Neponset Landing3.8/4Marina Bay$2,366
3200 Washington3.4/4Egleston Square$2,499
The Frances at Ashmont Flats3.2/4Ashmont$2,200

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in South Dorchester

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the South Dorchester of South Dorchester is the 12 Model at The Frances at Ashmont Flats, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,200. The second cheapest South Dorchester Pet Friendly apartment is the A1 1 Bed unit at Neponset Landing starting at $2,366. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly South Dorchester apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Frances at Ashmont Flats12$2,200
Neponset LandingA1$2,366
Peninsula ApartmentsCurrent$2,636
One NewportOne Bedroom$2,700
3200 WashingtonOne Bedroom$2,799
Meriel Marina Bay1 Bed 1 Bath-A8$3,057

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Dorchester, Boston, MA

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly South Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in South Dorchester?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in South Dorchester is at Baker Chocolate Factory listed at $1,659.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly South Dorchester Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in South Dorchester is $3,259.

What is the largest Pet Friendly South Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in South Dorchester is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,650 at 81 Ballou Ave.

What is the average size for South Dorchester Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in South Dorchester is currently at 2,535 sq ft.

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