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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,684 | $1,400 | $9,800 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,846 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,379 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,675 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,379 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,199 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dorchester is at Fairlawn Estates at the T listed at $1,751.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $3,211.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a square feet unit at .
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 2,684 sq ft.
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