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

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480 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

480 Norfolk

480-498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126

Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Neponset LandingA1AD976 Sq Ft$2,722
The AndiH19973 Sq Ft$3,367
RozzieA1ID948 Sq Ft$3,213
Hub252C900 Sq Ft$3,332
The AbbyAD3809 Sq Ft$3,311
The Frances at Ashmont Flats11759 Sq Ft$2,600
Meriel Marina Bay1 Bed 1 Bath-A4757 Sq FtCall for Rates
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,325
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom749 Sq Ft$2,475
One NewportOne Bedroom746 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom$1,752
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,325
The Frances at Ashmont Flats14$2,400
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom$2,475
Neponset LandingA1$2,488
Forbes Building1 Bed$2,500
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Mall$2,620
One NewportOne Bedroom$2,700
Peninsula ApartmentsCurrent$2,729
The AbbyA6$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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