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

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Harbor Point
$2,164 - $3,050
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$2,164 - $5,789

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Harbor Point

24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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1943 DOT Ave
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$2,645
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$2,120 - $2,645

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$2,120 - $2,645
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1943 DOT Ave

1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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3200 Washington
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$3,290
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$2,450 - $5,290

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3200 Washington

3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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1700 Dorchester Ave
$2,325 - $3,100
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$2,325 - $3,700

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$2,325 - $3,700
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1700 Dorchester Ave

1700 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02122
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MetroMark
$2,967 - $3,095
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$2,163 - $7,279

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$2,163 - $7,279
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MetroMark

3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Adams Village
$2,260
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$2,055 - $2,725

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$2,055 - $2,725
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Adams Village

725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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Metro Marina Bay
$2,729 - $3,099
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$2,729 - $3,949

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Metro Marina Bay

7 Seaport DrQuincy, MA 02171
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Gamma North Quincy
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$2,250 - $2,350
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$2,250 - $2,850

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$2,250 - $2,850
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Gamma North Quincy

95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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The Andi
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$2,979 - $3,255
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$2,205 - $4,076

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The Andi

4 Lucy StBoston, MA 02125
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Hub25
$2,853 - $3,053
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$2,349 - $7,172

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Hub25

25 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02125
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Nazing Court
$1,721
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$1,609 - $2,377

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$1,609 - $2,377
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Nazing Court

224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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Presidential Point
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$3,000
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$2,385 - $3,310

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$2,385 - $3,310
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Presidential Point

33 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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$2,000

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55 Coleman St

BostonMA02125
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3193 Washington St
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3193 Washington St

3193 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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58 Greendale Rd
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58 Greendale Rd

58 Greendale RdMattapan, MA 02126
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480 Norfolk
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480 Norfolk

480-498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126
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Viv Boston
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Viv Boston

500 Talbot AveDorchester, MA 02124
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Rozzie
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Rozzie

289 Walk Hill StRoslindale, MA 02131
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The Abby
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The Abby

255 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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River House
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River House

720 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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24 Centre Ave
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24 Centre Ave

24 Centre AveBoston, MA 02124
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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 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Baker Chocolate Factory1 Bed1,214 Sq Ft$2,631
Peninsula ApartmentsSchooner950 Sq Ft$2,955
RozzieA1ID948 Sq Ft$2,945
Metro Marina BayA5 Back Bay with Den889 Sq Ft$3,099
The AbbyAD3809 Sq Ft$3,113
1700 Dorchester Ave405792 Sq Ft$2,325
Fairlawn Estates at the TA1 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions A780 Sq Ft$2,372
The AndiH7780 Sq Ft$3,235
Neponset LandingA1A744 Sq Ft$2,588
One NewportOne Bedroom711 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
21 Sudan StShared Bath$1,350
Nazing Court1 Bedroom$1,721
480 Norfolk1BR$2,050
Dorset Square ResidencesA15-A4$2,150
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Midrise$2,164
Gamma North QuincyOne Bedroom Apartment$2,250
Adams VillageOne Bedroom$2,260
1700 Dorchester Ave405$2,325
RozzieA1C$2,333
Fairlawn Estates at the TA1 - 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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