
Gated Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (150 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Dorchester that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Dot Block

Columbia Flats

Dorset Square Residences

Memento on Talbot

Bedrock Geneva

New Horizons Apartment

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Harbor Point

Imprint

The Frances at Ashmont Flats
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Van Ness

95 Saint

The Cara

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1410 Columbia

Neponset Landing

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Skyline Terrace Apartments

One India Street Apartments

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J VUE at the LMA

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Watermark Seaport

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James and Harrison Court
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West Square Apartments

Flats on Broad

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

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The Smith

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Flats on D

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Park Lane Seaport

The Longwood

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MetroMark

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The Residences on Broadway

The Greenhouse Apartments
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125 WARREN

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Bell Olmsted Park

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Metro Marina Bay

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The Alyx

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Gamma North Quincy

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Gables Seaport

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South Standard

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The Brynx

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Pierce Boston

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Troy Boston
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12 Commonwealth

Ink Block

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1330 Boylston

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Fenway Triangle

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VIA Seaport Residences

7INK

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Girard

Parkside on Adams

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212 Stuart

The Melnea Residences
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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 | $2,760 | $1,500 | $9,649 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,991 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,374 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,137 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,577 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,505 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is at 67 Stanley St, Unit 1 listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is $4,110.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $2,800 at 20 Joy St, Unit B.
What is the average size for Dorchester Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Dorchester is currently at 3,246 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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