
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $1,301 (24 Rentals)


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Jackson Commons II

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105 Buttonwood St

15-25 Hemenway St

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333 Washington St, Unit 1
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4095 Washington St, Unit 3

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5 High Street Pl

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street

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165 Quincy Shore Dr

27-37 Bakersfield St

The Levedo Building

Columbia Wood

Oliver Lofts

28-36 Marlboro St

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens
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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 | $2,736 | $1,450 | $9,858 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,706 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,855 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,883 | $900 | $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 $1,737.
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 $3,323.
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 $519 which is $2,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
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