
Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (104 Rentals)


The Meeting House

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The Longwood

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100 Pier 4

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Garrison Square

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The Harlo

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3200 Washington

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345 Harrison

One India Street Apartments

Parker Hill
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62 on the Park

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Flats on D

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Park Lane Seaport

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

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MetroMark

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The Residences on Broadway

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125 WARREN

36 Emerson St

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Troy Boston

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Piano Craft Guild
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Bell Olmsted Park

68 Beale

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Girard

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Quincy Commons

250 Centre

Boylston St, 40

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Presidential Point

Burney Street Apartments

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

Westland & Hemenway Apartments
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3 Chamblet St

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255 Massachusetts Ave, Unit GO FL4-ID1343

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390 Harrison Ave, Unit GO FL6-ID1326

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770 Boylston St, Unit GO FL4-ID1263

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399 Congress St, Unit GO FL18-ID281

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12 Kahler Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1593963P

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1335 Boylston St, Unit SI FL5-ID1346

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100 Pier 4 Blvd., Unit SI ID1494650P

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45 Stuart St, Unit SI FL20-ID504

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45 Stuart St, Unit SI FL20-ID504
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790 Boylston St, Unit SI FL18-ID1627A

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26 Kneeland St, Unit SI FL20-ID1596476P

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26 Kneeland St, Unit SI FL20-ID1596476P

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770 Boylston St, Unit SI FL19-ID6614A

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44 Bromfield St, Unit SI FL6-ID1316

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410 Summer St, Unit SI ID1330734P

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77 Exeter St, Unit SI FL3-ID3767A

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16 St George St, Unit SI FL1-ID1238075P

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131-149 Seaport Boulevard-SI FL12-ID1583755P, Unit SI FL12-ID1583755P

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790 Boylston St, Unit SI FL26-ID1411A
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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 | $2,736 | $1,450 | $9,858 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,706 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,855 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,883 | $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 $3,334.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,010 square feet unit starting from $1,975 at Morton Village.
What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 1,721 sq ft.
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