
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $2,400 (245 Rentals)


21 Sudan St

Dorset Square Residences

80 Richmond St.

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New Girls Latin Academy

Phillips Brooks

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Harbor Point

The Cara

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125 WARREN

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Gamma North Quincy

Morton Village

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103 Hemenway St

Westland Avenue Apartments

Symphony Road Apartments

Canterbury Place

68 Beale

Forbes Building

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The Q
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Quincy Commons

Boylston St, 40

Roxbury Hills

Stony Brook Village

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Nazing Court

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

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Jackson Commons II

51 Park Dr

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Elmwood Park

302 Newbury St
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35 Danforth St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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19 1/2 Fort Ave, Unit 19 1/2 Fort Ave, Unit 19 1/2 Fort Ave

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74 Kenwood St

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6 Champney Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2

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91 W Cottage St

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88 Walnut Ave

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605 Dorchester Ave

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8, Unit 8

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800 Hyde Park Ave

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90 New Whitney St, Unit 16, Unit 16
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369A Centre St

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79 Hudson St

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98 New Whitney St

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382 Riverway, Unit 26, Unit 26

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17 Vinton St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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83 Essex St

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138 Ipswich St

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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8, Unit 8

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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390 Riverway, Unit 12, Unit 12
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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 | $1,500 | $9,399 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,293 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,940 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,260 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,647 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,655 | $5,400 | $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 21 Sudan St listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $3,293.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 948 square feet unit starting from $2,945 at 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 1,940 sq ft.
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