
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Dorchester, MA (119 Rentals)


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3985 Washington St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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73 Charles St, Unit Charles Street, Unit Charles Street

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106 Brook road, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

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28 Telegraph St, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1

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8 Buttonwood St, Unit First Floor, Unit First Floor

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163 F St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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50 Edgehill Rd, Unit Carriage House, Unit Carriage House

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256 Aspinwall Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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339 S Huntington Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10
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40 B St, Unit 510, Unit 510

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51 Custer St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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8 Alveston St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1 Miles St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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25 McBride St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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39 Goldsmith St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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15 Kenilworth St

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40 Custer St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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190 L St

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92 L St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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701 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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69 Calumet St

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11 Vancouver St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3 Union Park, Unit 4, Unit 4

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65 Anderson St, Unit 6, Unit 6

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44 Garden St

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87 Myrtle St

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103 Myrtle St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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82 Montebello Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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262 Shawmut Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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74 Revere St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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27 Phillips St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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78 Ballou Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

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88 Sheridan St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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413 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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72 Mozart St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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769 Tremont St, Unit U7, Unit U7

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178 Hillside St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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34 Edgerly Rd, Unit 2C, Unit 2C

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82 Hillside St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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21 Moraine St, Unit 21, Unit 21

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48 Saint Germain St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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23 Iroquois St, Unit 23, Unit 23

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106 Myrtle St, Unit 18, Unit 18

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6 Priesing St, Unit 6 Priesing Unit 1, Unit 6 Priesing Unit 1

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46 Brookley Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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143 Hillside St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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128 Hillside St

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130 P St

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113 Hillside St, Unit 1, 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 | $2,621 | $868 | $9,800 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $920 | $9,857 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,913 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,404 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,353 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,937 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,757 | $5,400 | $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 36 Calumet St, Unit 1 listed at $1,050.
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 $4,650.
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 $4,000 at 52 Delle Ave.
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 2,279 sq ft.
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