
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA (39 Rentals)


Presidential Point

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

David at 775

Dot Block

Columbia Flats
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Rozzie

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

1943 DOT Ave
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Gamma North Quincy

Morton Village

1700 Dorchester Ave

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Dorset Square Residences

6 Parkman St

196 Adams St

31 Orkney Rd

18 Brent St

38 Centre St
Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dorchester Center Studio Apartments | $2,956 | $1,585 | $6,354 |
Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $900 | $9,444 |
Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,073 | $1,796 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,041 | $2,343 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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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 Neponset Landing in the Merrymount neighborhood and is 976 square feet priced from $2,722. The Andi in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 973 square feet and currently listed start at $3,367. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester Center:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Neponset Landing | A1AD | 976 Sq Ft | $2,722 |
The Andi | H19 | 973 Sq Ft | $3,367 |
Rozzie | A1ID | 948 Sq Ft | $3,213 |
Hub25 | 2C | 900 Sq Ft | $3,332 |
The Abby | AD3 | 809 Sq Ft | $3,311 |
The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 11 | 759 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
Meriel Marina Bay | 1 Bed 1 Bath-A4 | 757 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 750 Sq Ft | $2,325 |
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 749 Sq Ft | $2,475 |
One Newport | One Bedroom | 746 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester Center, MA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,752 at Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Morton Village starting at $2,325 in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester Center is currently $3,176. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester Center:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | $1,752 |
Morton Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | $2,325 |
The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 14 | $2,400 |
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | $2,475 |
Neponset Landing | A1 | $2,488 |
Forbes Building | 1 Bed | $2,500 |
Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Mall | $2,620 |
One Newport | One Bedroom | $2,700 |
Peninsula Apartments | Current | $2,729 |
The Abby | A6 | $2,778 |
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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 Stony Brook Village listed at $1,752.
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 $3,176.
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 976 square feet unit starting from $2,722 at Neponset Landing.
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 604 sq ft.
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