
Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (203 Rentals)


75 Willow

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Dot Block

Viv Boston

Quincy Geneva

Bedrock Geneva

Memento on Talbot

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The Longwood

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Harbor Point

The Bon
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Van Ness

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95 Saint

Tremont Commons

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1410 Columbia

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The Faraday

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Neponset Landing

One India Street Apartments

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The Brynx

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James and Harrison Court

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Flats on D

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West Square Apartments

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Park Lane Seaport

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Fenway Triangle

The Melnea Residences

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The Smith

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South Standard

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

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J VUE at the LMA
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MetroMark

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The Residences on Broadway

The Greenhouse Apartments

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125 WARREN

36 Emerson St

The Rozzie

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The Alyx

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Gables Seaport

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Metro Marina Bay

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Gamma North Quincy
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Watermark Seaport

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Troy Boston

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12 Commonwealth

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Ink Block

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1330 Boylston

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Piano Craft Guild

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Bell Olmsted Park

David @ 775

Morton Village

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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 | $2,723 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,318 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,111 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,220 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,652 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,919 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,801 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dorchester is at Nazing Court listed at $1,721.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $3,318.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,052 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at The Rozzie.
What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 2,262 sq ft.
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