
Furnished Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent near Dorchester, MA (176 Rentals)
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100 Pier 4

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Garrison Square

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3200 Washington

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345 Harrison

Lightview

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Bell Olmsted Park

Burney Street Apartments

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2 Louisburg Sq

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
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3 Chamblet St

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770 Boylston St, Unit PL FL19-ID1037

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150 Huntington Ave, Unit GO FL2-ID409

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255 Massachusetts Ave, Unit GO FL4-ID1343

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390 Harrison Ave, Unit GO FL6-ID1328

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770 Boylston St, Unit GO FL18-ID5265A

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770 Boylston St, Unit GO FL4-ID1263

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300 Harrison Ave, Unit GO ID1272533P

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300 Harrison Ave, Unit GO ID1272544P

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247 Savin Hill Ave, Unit GO FL2-ID1238059P
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94 Esmond St, Unit GO ID1240413P

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1350 Boylston St, Unit GO FL8-ID1116

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89 E Dedham St, Unit GO FL2-ID613

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77 Exeter St, Unit SI FL10-ID1352

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12 Kahler Ave, Unit SI ID1593937P

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390 Harrison Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1021

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390 Harrison Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1021

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790 Boylston St, Unit SI FL5-ID5766A

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40 E Pier Dr, Unit SI ID1039906P

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12 Kahler Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1593963P
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44 Bromfield St, Unit SI FL6-ID1315

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44 Bromfield St, Unit SI FL6-ID1315

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160 E Berkeley St, Unit SI ID1343278P

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45 Stuart St, Unit SI FL7-ID1075

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45 Stuart St, Unit SI FL7-ID1075

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77 Exeter St, Unit SI FL10-ID3244A

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60 Kilmarnock St, Unit SI FL6-ID1039262P

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60 Kilmarnock St, Unit SI FL6-ID1039262P

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77 Exeter St, Unit SI FL19-ID3401A

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77 Exeter St, Unit SI FL19-ID3401A
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12 Kahler Ave, Unit SI ID1593962P

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120 Kingston St, Unit SI FL9-ID834

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17 Cedar Terrace, Unit SI ID1521449P

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17 Cedar Terrace, Unit SI ID1521449P

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8 Harrison Ave, Unit SI ID1040126P

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8 Harrison Ave, Unit SI ID1040143P

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790 Boylston St, Unit SI FL26-ID6808A

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35 W 2nd St, Unit SI ID1240275P

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77 Exeter St, Unit SI FL7-ID3650A

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40 E Pier Dr, Unit SI ID1039904P
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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 | $2,702 | $1,450 | $8,447 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,723 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,883 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,922 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Dorchester is at 151 Crawford St listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Dorchester is $6,314.
What is the largest Short-term Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Dorchester Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Dorchester is currently at 737 sq ft.
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