
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $850 (53 Rentals)


Phillips Brooks

80 Richmond St.

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98 Topliff St, Unit 1

30 Dalrymple St

110 Greenbrier St

00 Mountain

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12 York St, Unit 1

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Jackson Commons II

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805 Blue Hill Ave, Unit C3
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66 Brook St

13 Tuckerman St

1 S Point Dr

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

151 Highland St

151 Highland St

151 Highland St

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5 Otisfield St, Unit # 2

Boylston St, 40

49 S Huntington Ave
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151 Highland St

Furnished Private Bedroom in New Mission Hill

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45 Gardena St, Unit 3M

The Valerie

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Jamaica Plain

Stony Brook Village

New RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Ensuite Bath in the Mission Hill Neighborhood of Boston!

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

151 Highland St
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145 Newbury Ave

68 Beale

10 Thorn

Commerce Apartments

UE Apartments

Warren Gardens Cooperative

Van Ness Terrace

285-301 Newport Ave

46-82 S Huntington Ave

165 Quincy Shore Dr
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Oliver Lofts

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens

96-102 Winthrop St

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

28-36 Marlboro St

130 Bowdoin St (BostonView Apartments)

Smith House

96 Saint Botolph St

196 St. Botolph St
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Dorchester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,664 | $1,500 | $9,800 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,430 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,638 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,246 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,035 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is starting from $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.
What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Boylston St, 40 and starts from $1,517.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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