
5 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (187 Rentals)


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9 Waldeck St, Unit 9 Waldeck Street

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54 Calumet St, Unit 3

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8 Sewall St

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106 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 3

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839 Parker St

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100 Warren St

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46 Creighton St, Unit 3

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1530 Columbia Rd, Unit 1

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47 Allston St, Unit 1

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157 Hillside St

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83 Highland St, Unit 2

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37 Iroquois St, Unit 2

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169 Hillside St
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46 Creighton St

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10 Parker Hill Ave

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64 Hillside St, Unit a

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62 Highland St

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8 Darling St

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12 Parker Hill Ave

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47 Hillside St

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18 Cobden St, Unit 1

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16 Worthington St

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10 Cherokee St, Unit a
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588 Columbus Ave

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52 Taylor St

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79 Walnut St

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86 Saint Stephen St

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769 Dorchester Ave, Unit 1

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44 Hillside St

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562 E 7th St, Unit 2

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16 Grampian Way, Unit 1

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862 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A

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8 Sunset St
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47 Hillside St

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2595 Washington St, Unit 2593

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146 Hillside St, Unit 1

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24 Washburn St, Unit 1

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531 E 5th St, Unit 1

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24 Washburn St, Unit 1

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178 Hillside St, Unit 1

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127 Cedar St, Unit 3

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129 Cedar St, Unit 3

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98 L St, Unit 1
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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 | $2,786 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,380 | $935 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,192 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,333 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,999 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,380 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,281 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?
There are currently 1,631 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,000 to $12,000 with an average price of $2,786.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Dorchester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester ranges from $935 to $10,148 with an average monthly rent of $3,380.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Dorchester range from $1,301 to $25,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,192.
How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,306 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $18,869 - averaging $4,333 for the location.
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