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Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

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780 Morrissey Blvd

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780 Morrissey Blvd

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Quincy Commons

10 Wait St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Mission Hill

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50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 21

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6 St Mark St, Unit B
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10 Wait St

74 S Huntington Ave

10 Wait St

47 Appleton St

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698 Huntington Ave

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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

St. Botolph Street Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

Commerce Apartments

New Academy Estates
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UE Apartments

Warren Gardens Cooperative

Van Ness Terrace

46-82 S Huntington Ave

285-301 Newport Ave

Perkins Square

165 Quincy Shore Dr

Westminster Court

Oliver Lofts

Harrington's Place
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The Moorings at Squantum Gardens

96-102 Winthrop St

The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)

28-36 Marlboro St

130 Bowdoin St (BostonView Apartments)

Smith House

215 Beacon St

Wollaston Manor - Age 62+ or Disabled

96 Saint Botolph St

The Riverway House

27-37 Bakersfield St

The Levedo Building

196 St. Botolph St

Columbia Wood

The Hereford

49 Gloucester

312 Beacon St

231 and 235 Park Drive

225 Newbury St

227 Newbury St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,670 | $1,500 | $9,803 |
| Cheap Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $915 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,904 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,475 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,546 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,088 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,982 | $5,400 | $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 $1,517.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $7,478.
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 82 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 $497 which is $6,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.