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118 Harrishof St
118 Harrishof StBoston, MA 02121
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50 Ridgeview Ave, Unit 50 Ridgeview Ave Apt 1
50 Ridgeview AveBoston, MA 02126
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41 Essex Rd, Unit 1
41 Essex RdMilton, MA 02186
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$2,900
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16 Woodcliff St, Unit 2
16 Woodcliff StBoston, MA 02125
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31 Crawford St
31 Crawford StBoston, MA 02121
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$2,975
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106 Brook road, Unit 2
106 Brook roadMilton, MA 02186
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$2,750
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$2,750
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1411 Washington St, Unit 20
1411 Washington StBoston, MA 02118
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25 Oak St, Unit 2
25 Oak StMilton, MA 02186
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265 Bolton St, Unit 1
265 Bolton StBoston, MA 02127
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452 Gallivan Blvd, Unit 2
452 Gallivan BlvdBoston, MA 02124
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43 Oakridge St, Unit 2
43 Oakridge StBoston, MA 02126
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$2,850
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129 Pleasant St, Unit 3
129 Pleasant StBoston, MA 02125
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85 Tower St, Unit Apt #3
85 Tower StBoston, MA 02130
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126 Sycamore St, Unit 1 BR
126 Sycamore StBoston, MA 02131
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38 Priesing St, Unit 2
38 Priesing StBoston, MA 02130
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20 Mildred Ave, Unit 3
20 Mildred AveBoston, MA 02126
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52 Deering Rd, Unit 1
52 Deering RdBoston, MA 02126
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34 Baxter St, Unit #3
34 Baxter StBoston, MA 02127
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10 Emrose Ter, Unit #1
10 Emrose TerBoston, MA 02125
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9 Alban St, Unit #3
9 Alban StBoston, MA 02124
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13 Worcester St, Unit 2
13 Worcester StBoston, MA 02118
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852 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
852 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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21 Haverford Street, Unit #1
21 Haverford StreetBoston, MA 02130
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14 Hazelwood St, Unit 3
14 Hazelwood StBoston, MA 02119
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118 Buttonwood St, Unit 1
118 Buttonwood StBoston, MA 02125
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225 Centre St
225 Centre StBoston, MA 02124
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88 Hammond St
88 Hammond StBoston, MA 02120
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1854 Dorchester Ave
1854 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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1301 Blue Hill Ave
1301 Blue Hill AveBoston, MA 02126
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68 Calumet St, Unit 3
68 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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16 Sewall St, Unit 3
16 Sewall StBoston, MA 02120
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28 Appleton St
28 Appleton StBoston, MA 02116
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19 Wyman St, Unit 1
19 Wyman StBoston, MA 02130
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470 E 3rd St
470 E 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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258 W Broadway
258 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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13 Knowlton St
13 Knowlton StBoston, MA 02127
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40 Thomas Park
40 Thomas ParkBoston, MA 02127
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10 Ward St
10 Ward StBoston, MA 02127
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7 Carolina Ave
7 Carolina AveBoston, MA 02130
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7 High Street Pl, Unit 1
7 High Street PlBrookline, MA 02445
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659 E 4th St
659 E 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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50 Wheatland Ave, Unit 3
50 Wheatland AveBoston, MA 02124
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128 Hillside St
128 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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17 Sachem St
17 Sachem StBoston, MA 02120
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36 Cherokee St
36 Cherokee StBoston, MA 02120
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14 Porter St, Unit 1
14 Porter StBoston, MA 02128
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42 Woodrow Ave, Unit 1
42 Woodrow AveBoston, MA 02124
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3 Chamblet St, Unit #3 Furnished one bedroom
3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
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36 Calumet St, Unit 2
36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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197 Norwell St, Unit 1
197 Norwell StBoston, MA 02124
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,711 | $1,400 | $5,152 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,838 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,148 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,114 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,536 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,664 | $4,875 | $10,000+ |
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65 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Dorchester is at 21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,000.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Dorchester is $3,749.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 3,800 square feet unit starting from $4,500 at 452 Gallivan Blvd, Unit 2.
What is the average size for Dorchester For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Dorchester is currently at 1,203 sq ft.
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