
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (57 Rentals)


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Dot Block

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

Franklin Hill

140 Humboldt Ave

The Bon

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Van Ness

95 Saint

Village At Brookline

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Serenity
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Neponset Landing

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The Smith

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The Harlo

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Ora Seaport

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Watermark Seaport

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Flats on D

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Park Lane Seaport

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Fenway Triangle

The Longwood

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125 WARREN
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Bell Olmsted Park

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The Alyx

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Gables Seaport

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The Andi

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30 Dalton

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Hub25

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Radian

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One Greenway

Ink Block

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1330 Boylston
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David @ 775

Morton Village

44 Bromfield St

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Quincy Commons

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212 Stuart

1 Darling Apartments

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Nazing Court

Bowdoin School

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Valor

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West Fenway Apartments

19 Stanhope St

130 Bowdoin St (BostonView Apartments)

231 and 235 Park Drive

The Abby

Windsor Marina Bay Apartments

Rozzie

Longwood Row

381 Congress Lofts

Devonshire
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,801 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $935 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,148 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,333 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,047 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,360 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,351 | $4,000 | $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 Burbank Terrace listed at $1,675.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $3,395.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,033 square feet unit starting from $3,836 at Fenway Triangle.
What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 2,108 sq ft.
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