
Apartments for Rent by Owner near Dorchester, MA (75 Rentals)


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290 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #B

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655 Morton St, Unit Entire Floor Apartment

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137 Milton St, Unit 137 #1

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150 Glenway St, Unit Apartment #2

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22 Castleton St, Unit First Floor

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5 Greenmount St, Unit 3

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34 Westmore Rd, Unit 34 Westmore Road

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8 Ridgewood St, Unit #1

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76 Bellevue St
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28 W Tremlett St, Unit Spacious 1,600 Sq. Ft. 4B

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41 Haverford St, Unit 1

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3 Woodbourne Rd, Unit 1

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1 Folsom Ave

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37 Hillside St

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9 Shepherd Ave, Unit 2

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285 Lamartine St, Unit 2

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303 Beach St, Unit 2R

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55 Brookley Rd, Unit 1

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12 Hiawatha Rd, Unit 2 Units Available - Ground & second Floor
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60 Queensberry St, Unit #2

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23R Armstrong St, Unit 2

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42 Haverford St

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482 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden Unit

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10 Kensington St

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241 W 3rd St, Unit 2

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10 Emrose Ter, Unit #1

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131 Boston St

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1562 Tremont St

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57 Mozart St, Unit Apt 3
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108 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1

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7 Hillside St, Unit 2

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35 Forbes St, Unit 1

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37 Greenough Ave, Unit 2 SE

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7 Revere St, Unit Carriage House

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58 Saxton St, Unit #2

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50 Prospect St, Unit Apartment 2

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14 Hazelwood St, Unit 2

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528 Dorchester Ave, Unit 2

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17 Ashley St
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115 Regent St, Unit #3

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394 Centre St

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11 Woodlawn St

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13 Victory Ave, Unit 2

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95 Bynner St, Unit studio

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5 Otisfield St, Unit # 1

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712 Shawmut Ave

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41 Howell St, Unit 2

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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1

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163 Washington St
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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 | $2,709 | $1,500 | $6,454 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,662 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,941 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,625 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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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 43 Gleason St, Unit 2 listed at $900.
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 $3,123.
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 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,750 at 394 Centre St.
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 2,226 sq ft.
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