
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA (44 Rentals)


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Harbor Point

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1943 DOT Ave

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

One Newport

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3200 Washington

The Cara

211 Green St

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1700 Dorchester Ave
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

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MetroMark

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Adams Village

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

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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Morton Village

Canterbury Place

Forbes Building

Columbia Flats

Roxbury Hills

Stony Brook Village

250 Centre

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Nazing Court

Dorchester Bay

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Fairlawn Estates at the T
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New Horizons Apartment

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Jackson Commons II

Dorset Square Residences

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Presidential Point

55 Coleman St

3193 Washington St

58 Greendale Rd

480 Norfolk

Viv Boston

Windsor Marina Bay Apartments

Rozzie

The Abby

River House

24 Centre Ave
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 | $2,401 | $1,500 | $3,080 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,093 | $3,400 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $1,301 | $4,065 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,246 | $1,495 | $6,000 |
| 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 Baker Chocolate Factory in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood and is 1,214 square feet priced from $2,631. Peninsula Apartments in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $2,955. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Chocolate Factory | 1 Bed | 1,214 Sq Ft | $2,631 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Schooner | 950 Sq Ft | $2,955 |
| Rozzie | A1ID | 948 Sq Ft | $2,945 |
| Metro Marina Bay | A5 Back Bay with Den | 889 Sq Ft | $3,099 |
| The Abby | AD3 | 809 Sq Ft | $3,113 |
| 1700 Dorchester Ave | 405 | 792 Sq Ft | $2,325 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions A | 780 Sq Ft | $2,372 |
| The Andi | H7 | 780 Sq Ft | $3,235 |
| Neponset Landing | A1A | 744 Sq Ft | $2,588 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 711 Sq Ft | $2,614 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 11, 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 $2,587. 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 |
| 480 Norfolk | 1BR | $2,050 |
| Dorset Square Residences | A15-A4 | $2,150 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Midrise | $2,164 |
| Gamma North Quincy | One Bedroom Apartment | $2,250 |
| Adams Village | One Bedroom | $2,260 |
| 1700 Dorchester Ave | 405 | $2,325 |
| Rozzie | A1C | $2,333 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions A | $2,372 |
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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 $2,587.
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 1,214 square feet unit starting from $2,631 at Baker Chocolate Factory.
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 566 sq ft.
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