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New Girls Latin Academy
45 Centre StDorchester, MA 02124
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $1,301 (16 Rentals)
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65 E Cottage StDorchester, MA 02125
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80 Richmond St.
80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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Jackson Commons II
1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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123A Hutchings StBoston, MA 02121
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now15-25 Hemenway St
15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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St. Botolph Street Apartments
150 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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New Academy Estates
2918 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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Commerce Apartments
376 Warren StRoxbury, MA 02119
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UE Apartments
1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Van Ness Terrace
238 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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165 Quincy Shore Dr
165-185 Quincy Shore DrQuincy, MA 02171
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27-37 Bakersfield St
27-37 Bakersfield StBoston, MA 02125
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The Levedo Building
241-247 Talbot AveBoston, MA 02124
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Columbia Wood
200-204 Columbia RdBoston, MA 02121
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Oliver Lofts
166 TerraceBoston, MA 02120
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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 | $2,810 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,191 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,318 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,010 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,407 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,268 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dorchester is under $1,510.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is Jackson Commons II which is listed at $1,301, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $9,390.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorchester?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Dorchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dorchester?
Cheap apartments in Dorchester have an average cost of $310 which is $9,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
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