Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $840 (76 Rentals)

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21 Sudan St
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21 Sudan St

21 Sudan StDorchester, MA 02125
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Phillips Brooks
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Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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80 Richmond St.
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80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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property at 110 Greenbrier St

$840

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$840
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$840

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Available Sep 18

110 Greenbrier St

BostonMA02124
property at 8 Bynner St

$950

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$950
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$950

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8 Bynner St

BostonMA02130
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093
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$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495
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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121

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property at 114 Pleasant St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

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114 Pleasant St

BostonMA02125
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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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7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B
$1,750
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$1,750
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$1,750
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7 Bowdoin Ave, Unit 7B

7 Bowdoin AveBoston, MA 02121
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Burbank Terrace
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$1,847
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$1,728 - $2,202
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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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property at 27 Elmwood Park

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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27 Elmwood Park

QuincyMA02170
property at 74 Stanton St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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74 Stanton St

BostonMA02124
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Elmwood Park
$1,995 - $2,200
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$1,995 - $2,450
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$1,995 - $2,450
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Elmwood Park

65-99 Elmwood ParkQuincy, MA 02170
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property at 52 Harvest St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

52 Harvest St

BostonMA02125

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property at 4 Mechanic St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

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Available Sep 1

4 Mechanic St

MiltonMA02186
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51 Delle Ave, Unit 2
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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51 Delle Ave, Unit 2

51 Delle AveBoston, MA 02120
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3 Chamblet St
$2,000 - $2,800
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$2,000 - $2,800
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$2,000 - $2,800
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3 Chamblet St

3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
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Commerce Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commerce Apartments

376 Warren StRoxbury, MA 02119
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UE Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Van Ness Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Terrace

238 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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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 Nazing Court listed at $1,721.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $1,721 at Nazing Court.

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 $1,721 at Nazing Court.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nazing Court and starts from $1,721.

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