
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with Utilities Included (251 Rentals)


Viv Boston

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

80 Richmond St.

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130-150 Homestead St

Phillips Brooks

959 Dorchester Ave

New Horizons Apartment

Washington Park
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The Meeting House

Indigo Block Master Tenant

36 Saint Marks Rd

Columbia Flats

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Harbor Point

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Imprint

One Newport

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100 Pier 4
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Garrison Square

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345 Harrison

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Van Ness

The Bon

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95 Saint

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1410 Columbia

211 Green St

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Neponset Landing
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One India Street Apartments

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South Standard

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Watermark Seaport

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James and Harrison Court

16-40 Queensberry Street

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Avalon Exeter

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West Square Apartments

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Fenway Triangle

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125 WARREN

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The Rozzie

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The Alyx

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30 Dalton

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Hub25

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98-106 Queensberry Street

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Troy Boston

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12 Commonwealth

100 Jersey Street

Ink Block
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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 | $2,805 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,376 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,184 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,254 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,786 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,914 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,098 | $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 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 $3,376.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 999 square feet unit starting from $3,261 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 1,799 sq ft.
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