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


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Harbor Point

Presidential Point

1943 DOT Ave

One Newport

3200 Washington

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Peninsula Apartments

The Cara

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Dot Block

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills
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Neponset Landing

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

MetroMark

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Adams Village

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The Abby

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Metro Marina Bay

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Gamma North Quincy

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Hub25

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The Andi

58 Greendale Rd
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Morton Village

Forbes Building

Canterbury Place

250 Centre

225 Centre

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Nazing Court

Stony Brook Village

Dorchester Bay

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Jackson Commons II

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Fairlawn Estates at the T
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Dorset Square Residences

104R Homes Ave

55 Coleman St

47 Coleman St

36 Wildwood St

211 Green St

3193 Washington St

1700 Dorchester Ave

Viv Boston

Windsor Marina Bay

Rozzie

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 | $2,368 | $1,500 | $3,125 |
| Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,093 | $3,700 |
| Dorchester Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,318 | $1,301 | $4,330 |
| Dorchester Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $1,495 | $5,040 |
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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 $2,640. The Andi in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,198 square feet and currently listed start at $3,406. 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 | $2,640 |
| The Andi | H22 | 1,198 Sq Ft | $3,406 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Schooner | 950 Sq Ft | $2,983 |
| Rozzie | A1ID | 948 Sq Ft | $2,945 |
| Presidential Point | 1BR/1.0BA | 925 Sq Ft | $3,002 |
| 58 Greendale Rd | one bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| The Abby | AD3 | 809 Sq Ft | $3,281 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 | 780 Sq Ft | $1,751 |
| Neponset Landing | A1A | 744 Sq Ft | $2,420 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 711 Sq Ft | $2,639 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of February 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester Center, MA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,721 at Nazing Court in the Roxbury neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Fairlawn Estates at the T starting at $1,751 in the Brush Hill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester Center is currently $2,787. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester Center:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Nazing Court | 1 Bedroom | $1,721 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | A1 | $1,751 |
| 58 Greendale Rd | one bedroom | $2,000 |
| Gamma North Quincy | One Bedroom Apartment | $2,150 |
| Rozzie | A1C | $2,333 |
| The Cara | One Bedroom | $2,350 |
| Forbes Building | 1 Bed | $2,400 |
| Neponset Landing | A1A | $2,420 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Current | $2,470 |
| 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 Nazing Court listed at $1,721.
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 $2,787.
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 $2,640 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 726 sq ft.
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