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


1943 DOT Ave

Dot Block

Viv Boston

Four Corners Upper Washington
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95 Saint

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Idyl

Presidential Point

One Newport

The Bon

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

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345 Harrison

The Cara

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Rozzie

211 Green St
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1700 Dorchester Ave

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

The Melnea Residences

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The Smith

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The Metlo

South Standard

The Brynx

3200 Washington

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The Harlo
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Ora Seaport

Pierce Boston

The Tremont

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Troy Boston

LUKA on the Common

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One Greenway

Van Ness

MetroMark
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125 WARREN

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Girard

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The Abby
Dorchester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,660 | $1,500 | $5,000 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $840 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,231 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,971 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,315 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,218 | $4,875 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Dorchester, MA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Stony Brook Village listed at $1,752.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $3,186.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 3,276 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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