
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA (43 Rentals)


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Harbor Point

One Newport

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

1943 DOT Ave

3200 Washington

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The Cara

211 Green St

75 Willow

Neponset Landing

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MetroMark

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Dot Block

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Adams Village
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21 Sudan St

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Metro Marina Bay

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Gamma North Quincy

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The Andi

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Hub25

Morton Village

Canterbury Place

Forbes Building
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Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

Roxbury Hills

250 Centre

Stony Brook Village

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Nazing Court

Dorchester Bay

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

New Horizons Apartment
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Jackson Commons II

Dorset Square Residences

3193 Washington St

58 Greendale Rd

Viv Boston

The Abby

Windsor Marina Bay Apartments

Rozzie
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River House

480 Norfolk

24 Centre Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Center Studio Apartments | $2,486 | $1,500 | $3,069 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,093 | $3,553 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $1,301 | $4,370 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $1,495 | $5,190 |
| Dorchester Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Largest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester Center, MA is found at Rozzie in the Southern Mattapan neighborhood and is 948 square feet priced from $2,945. The Andi in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 908 square feet and currently listed start at $3,533. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rozzie | A1ID | 948 Sq Ft | $2,945 |
| The Andi | H17 | 908 Sq Ft | $3,533 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Quarterdeck | 849 Sq Ft | $2,956 |
| Neponset Landing | A1A | 829 Sq Ft | $2,554 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions A | 780 Sq Ft | $2,372 |
| The Abby | AD1A | 768 Sq Ft | $3,135 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 749 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Mall | 725 Sq Ft | $2,294 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 711 Sq Ft | $2,614 |
| Gamma North Quincy | One Bedroom Apartment | 704 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester Center, MA is the Shared Bath Model starting from $1,350 at 21 Sudan St in the Columbia Point neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Nazing Court starting at $1,721 in the Roxbury neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester Center is currently $2,667. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Sudan St | Shared Bath | $1,350 |
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | $1,721 |
| Gamma North Quincy | One Bedroom Apartment | $2,250 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Mall | $2,294 |
| Rozzie | A1C | $2,333 |
| The Cara | One Bedroom | $2,350 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions A | $2,372 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | $2,420 |
| Forbes Building | 1 Bed | $2,500 |
| Neponset Landing | A1A | $2,554 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester Center with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dorchester Center is at 21 Sudan St listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester Center is $2,667.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester Center is a 948 square feet unit starting from $2,945 at Rozzie.
What is the average size for Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester Center is currently 630 sq ft.
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