Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (3,774 Rentals)

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Dot Block
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2 Pet Limit - 2 pets per apartment
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Dot Block

1205-1211 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02125
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Columbia Flats
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Columbia Flats

1258 Massachusetts AveDorchester, MA 02125
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1943 DOT Ave
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1943 DOT Ave

1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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Adams Village
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2 Pet Limit - 735 Adams St. is now a pet friendly building.
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Adams Village

725 Adams StDorchester, MA 02122
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Dorset Square Residences
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
1 Pet Limit - We welcome 2 pets per apartment home. There is no pet deposit or monthly fee for your pets. Small caged animals are also welcome. There are breed restrictions. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Dorset Square Residences

15 Argyle TerDorchester, MA 02124
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137 Intervale St
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Must Be Spayed/Neutered
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137 Intervale St

137 Intervale StDorchester, MA 02121
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Indigo Block Master Tenant
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2 Pet Limit - We Love Pets! Please contact us for details on our pet policy.
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Indigo Block Master Tenant

65 E Cottage StDorchester, MA 02125
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Phillips Brooks
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Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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The Meeting House
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60 lb Weight Limit - Breed Restrictions Apply
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The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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200 Hancock St
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $35 Monthly Pet Rent
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200 Hancock St

200 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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The M Dorchester
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
Other Pets Allowed
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The M Dorchester

11 Minot StDorchester, MA 02122
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141westville
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141westville

141 Westville StDorchester, MA 02122
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Flats on Savin
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Flats on Savin

120 Savin Hill AveDorchester, MA 02125
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Washington Park
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Washington Park

25 Wyoming StDorchester, MA 02121
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Bedrock Geneva
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Bedrock Geneva

185-191 Geneva AveDorchester, MA 02121
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Harbor Point
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We accept 2 cats. $65/dog; $35/cat. Please call the leasing office for complete pet policy information. - $65 Deposit
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Harbor Point

24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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Garrison Square
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$125 Monthly Pet Rent - 3 Pet Limit
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Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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95 Saint
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$100 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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95 Saint

95 St. Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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100 Pier 4
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$120 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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100 Pier 4

100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats
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2 Pet Limit - Maximum of 2 pets allowed per unit.
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats

1970 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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345 Harrison
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Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management. - $120 Monthly Pet Rent
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Serenity
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2 Pet Limit - We welcome 2 pets per apartment home. Breed restrictions apply. Please contact leasing office for complete pet policy details.
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Serenity

101 S Huntington AveJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Idyl
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2 Pet Limit
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Idyl

60 Kilmarnock StBoston, MA 02215
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Neponset Landing
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2 Pet Limit - Please contact leasing office for complete pet policy details.
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Neponset Landing

2 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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Village At Brookline
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Pet Friendly
$65 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Village At Brookline

77 VillageBrookline, MA 02445
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The Alyx
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The Alyx

131 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Pet rent is per pet, per month.
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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The Smith
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2 Pet Limit - Two pet max per apartment (allow cats and dogs only, Cats $100/ month Dogs $100/ month).
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The Smith

89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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The Metlo
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The Metlo

399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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South Standard
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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South Standard

235 Old Colony AveBoston, MA 02127
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The Brynx
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Pet Friendly
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The Brynx

201 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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The Harlo
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - please contact the leasing office for breed restrictions
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Watermark Seaport
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - 100 lb Weight Limit
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Watermark Seaport

85 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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The Tremont
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2 Pet Limit - We are a pet friendly community- with dog run! Please call our leasing office for complete pet policy.
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The Tremont

1480-1486 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Dorchester, MA

There are currently 3460 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Dorchester, MA area. Here is today’s list of the top 3 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Dorchester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Columbia Point4/4665$6,000
Uphams Corner4/4190$6,000
Jones Hill3/459$6,000

Pet Friendliest Dorchester Apartments for Rent

The Dorchester Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Piano Craft Guild in the South End Boston neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Meriel Marina Bay in the Marina Bay neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Piano Craft Guild4/4South End Boston$2,900
Meriel Marina Bay4/4Marina Bay$2,539
The Benjamin Seaport Residences4/4Seaport$3,319
The Abby4/4Montclair$3,099
125 WARREN4/4Washington Park$1,900
VIA Seaport Residences4/4Seaport$2,250
The Colonnade Residences3.8/4Back Bay$7,850
Neponset Landing3.8/4Marina Bay$2,682
Metro Rentals, LLC3.8/4Chinatown$2,655
Valor3.8/4Mission Hill$4,200

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Dorchester, MA

The lowest priced Dorchester apartment at a property that allows pets is the A1A 1 Bed Model at Neponset Landing in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $2,883. The second cheapest Dorchester Pet Friendly apartment is the A10 Model at The Abby, which is a 1 Bed starting at $3,099 in the Montclair neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Dorchester apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Neponset LandingA1A$2,883
The AbbyA10$3,099
VIA Seaport ResidencesVISE1$3,220
95 SaintSA-6 Studio$3,435
125 WARREN2x2$3,850
Valor2 Bed/1 Bath$4,200
Piano Craft GuildTwo Bedroom Loft w/ All Utilities included$4,300
The Benjamin Seaport Residences1 A - 1$5,037
The Colonnade ResidencesStyle B$7,850
The AlyxB30 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath$7,969

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Dorchester Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful location with a lot of history to call home, then you may be interested in Dorchester, MA. Dorchester, MA is colloquially referred to as the ôDotö and is a Boston Neighborhood that spans approximately 6 miles. It is located in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a location that has a lot of history. Therefore, there are ample opportunities for people to explore not only Dorchester, MA but also Boston itself. If you are looking for apartments in Dorchester, MA, then take some time to learn more about this city. After this, rely on us to help you find your next Dorchester apartment.á

Why live in Dorchester, MA?

People love to live in Dorchester, MA for a variety of reasons. First, the weather is relatively temperate. With several distinct seasons, the weather will rotate throughout the year. Second, there is plenty to do in Dorchester, MA, as this is one of the most important neighborhoods in Boston. Finally, the food in Dorchester, MA is also delicious! There is something for everyone!á

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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

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 23 Dewolf St, Unit 3 listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is $4,089.

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 $5,060 at 126 Day St, Unit 1.

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 3,031 sq ft.

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