
Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA from $1,000 (8,574 Rentals)


Dorset Square Residences

Imprint

1943 DOT Ave

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

Dot Block

Baker Chocolate Factory

Columbia Flats
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3215 Washington St, Unit 2

3215 Washington St, Unit 2

40 Forest St, Unit large rooms in 4-BR
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Boylston St, 40

61 S Huntington Ave, Unit 3

69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301

69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301

The Muse

66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-303
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842 Dorchester Ave, Unit 2L

886-896 Huntington Avenue

30 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2
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Canterbury Place
Dorchester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,920 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,103 | $1,170 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,390 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,859 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Dorchester, MA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?
There are currently 913 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,600 to $20,000 with an average price of $2,920.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Dorchester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester ranges from $750 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,340.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Dorchester range from $1,950 to $28,758. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,997.
How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,383 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $45,000 - averaging $4,293 for the location.
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