
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA (41 Rentals)


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Harbor Point

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1943 DOT Ave

Presidential Point

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

3200 Washington

One Newport

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Peninsula Apartments

The Cara

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Dot Block
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Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

Neponset Landing

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MetroMark

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Adams Village

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Metro Marina Bay

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Gamma North Quincy

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The Abby

The Andi

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Hub25
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58 Greendale Rd

Viv Boston

Morton Village

Forbes Building

Canterbury Place

225 Centre

250 Centre

Stony Brook Village

Dorchester Bay

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

New Horizons Apartment

Dorset Square Residences

1973 Dorchester Ave

211 Green St

1700 Dorchester Ave

Windsor Marina Bay

Rozzie

Nazing Court

720 River

480 Norfolk
Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Center Studio Apartments | $2,344 | $1,500 | $3,125 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $1,093 | $3,373 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $1,301 | $4,330 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,355 | $1,495 | $5,500 |
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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. 58 Greendale Rd has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $2,000. 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 |
| 58 Greendale Rd | one bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Quarterdeck | 849 Sq Ft | $2,840 |
| Hub25 | 1M | 837 Sq Ft | $2,748 |
| The Andi | H10 | 814 Sq Ft | $2,917 |
| The Abby | AD3 | 809 Sq Ft | $2,894 |
| Viv Boston | A4 | 788 Sq Ft | $2,917 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 | 780 Sq Ft | $1,751 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 711 Sq Ft | $2,613 |
| Baker Chocolate Factory | 1 Bed | 586 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester Center, MA is the A1 Model starting from $1,751 at Fairlawn Estates at the T in the Brush Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Stony Brook Village starting at $1,777 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester Center is currently $2,660. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 | $1,751 |
| Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | $1,777 |
| 58 Greendale Rd | one bedroom | $2,000 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Mall | $2,187 |
| Rozzie | A1C | $2,333 |
| Gamma North Quincy | One Bedroom Apartment | $2,350 |
| Forbes Building | 1 Bed | $2,400 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Cubby | $2,411 |
| The Abby | A7 | $2,474 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | $2,475 |
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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 Fairlawn Estates at the T listed at $1,751.
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 $2,660.
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 696 sq ft.
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