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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,831 - $4,634
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Quincy Commons
1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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$1,900 - $3,200
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now125 WARREN
125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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$2,100 - $3,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParker Hill Apartments
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,150 - $3,450
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,200 - $5,500
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now17 Burney
17 Burney StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,250 - $7,200
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now46 Westland Ave
46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,289 - $4,783
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MetroMark
3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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$2,295 - $4,850
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$2,295 - $4,850
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3200 Washington
3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,375 - $6,112
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$2,375 - $6,112
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Bell Olmsted Park
161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$2,450 - $4,000
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability250 Centre
250 Centre StBoston, MA 02119
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$2,471 - $6,751
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$2,471 - $6,751
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The Abby
255 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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$2,495 - $4,955
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments
3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,500 - $7,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,615 - $6,811
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$2,615 - $6,811
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$2,615 - $6,811
Flats on D
411 D StBoston, MA 02210
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$2,812 - $5,552
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$2,745 - $5,485
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$67
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$2,812 - $5,552
Troy Boston
55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPresidential Point
33 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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$2,900 - $5,000
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$2,900 - $5,000
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Piano Craft Guild
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600
Zero Athens
35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,959 - $7,193
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$2,947 - $7,181
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$2,959 - $7,193
345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,010 - $5,475
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$2,880 - $5,345
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$3,010 - $5,475
Girard
50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,020
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$3,020
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$3,020
461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit FL2-ID394
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,020
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$3,020
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$3,020
461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit FL2-ID394
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,025 - $6,111
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$3,010 - $6,096
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100 Pier 4
100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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$3,150 - $11,419
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$3,150 - $11,419
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$3,150 - $11,419
Park Lane Seaport
1 Park LnBoston, MA 02210
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$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780
Devonshire
1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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$3,228 - $7,427
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$3,228 - $7,427
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$3,228 - $7,427
The Residences on Broadway
50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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$3,250 - $4,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTent City Apartments
130 Dartmouth StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,255
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 10, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,900
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$355
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$3,255
320 D St, Unit FL2-ID189
320 D StBoston, MA 02127
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$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306
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The Harlo
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,621 - $11,166
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30 Dalton
30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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$3,910 - $7,229
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$3,895 - $7,214
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$3,910 - $7,229
Garrison Square
32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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$4,047 - $5,752
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne India Street Apartments
1 India StBoston, MA 02109
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$8,000
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$8,000
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$8,000
2 Louisburg Square
2 Louisburg SqBoston, MA 02108
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$2,455 - $3,950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Longwood
1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
230 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
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$2,510
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$2,150
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$360
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$2,510
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,535
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$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,535
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,645
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
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$2,270
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$375
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$2,645
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,660
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,300
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$360
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$2,660
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,660
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,300
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$360
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$2,660
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,680
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$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,680
77 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,695
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$2,320
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$375
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$2,695
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,730
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Studio Apartments Available Jul 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,370
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$360
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$2,730
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,780
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 24, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,780
1260 Boylston St
1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,780
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$2,420
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$360
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$2,780
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,855
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$2,480
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$375
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$2,855
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,860
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$2,500
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$360
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$2,860
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,880
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,880
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,701 | $1,400 | $9,800 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,822 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,366 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,649 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,375 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,176 | $5,550 | $10,000+ |
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Dorchester is $3,991.
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 551 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.