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1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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47 Alicia RdBoston, MA 02124
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72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 136 Emerson St
36 Emerson StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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349 W 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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80 Patten StBoston, MA 02130
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90 Forbes StBoston, MA 02130
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1 Linden St, Unit 4
1 Linden StBoston, MA 02127
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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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 | $2,817 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,379 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,282 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,847 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,864 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,098 | $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 $1,737.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is Nazing Court which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $7,734.
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 28 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 $480 which is $7,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
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