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$2,810
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,810
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,825
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,825
1575 Tremont St
1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,830
Plus Fees
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2031 Queensberry St
31 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,860
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,860
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,930
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,930
300 Harrison Ave
300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,945
345 Harrison Ave
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,965
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,965
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,965
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 10, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,965
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$2,970
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,970
300 Harrison Ave
300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,035
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 25Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,035
150 Huntington Ave
150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,070
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,700
Required Monthly Fees
$370
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$3,070
3688 Washington St
3688 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$3,110
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,110
399 Congress St
399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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$3,110
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,110
399 Congress St
399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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$3,165
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,165
255 Massachusetts Ave
255 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,165
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,165
255 Massachusetts Ave
255 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,165
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,165
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,195
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,195
85 Myrtle St
85 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,210
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,210
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,235
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,880
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,235
3686 Washington St
3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$3,240
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,240
26 Worcester Square
26 Worcester SquareBoston, MA 02118
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$3,245
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,245
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,245
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,245
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,910
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,265
26 W Broadway
26 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$3,280
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,920
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,280
12 Commonwealth Ave
12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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$3,295
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 24, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,920
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,295
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$3,300
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,300
399 Congress St
399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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$3,355
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,355
99 E Dedham St
99 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,370
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,370
320 D St
320 D StBoston, MA 02127
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$3,385
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,385
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,385
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,385
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,395
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,395
530 Atlantic Ave
530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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$3,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,405
315 A St
315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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$3,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,405
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$3,410
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,050
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,410
345 Harrison Ave
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,410
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 12Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,410
320 D St
320 D StBoston, MA 02127
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$3,425
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,050
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,425
255 Massachusetts Ave
255 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,480
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,120
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,480
12 Commonwealth Ave
12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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$3,485
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,485
353 E 8th St
353 E 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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$3,495
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 8Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,120
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,495
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$3,510
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Studio Apartments Available May 19, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,510
350 Harrison Ave
350 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,515
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,515
26 W Broadway
26 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$3,540
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Studio Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,540
179 St Botolph St
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$3,560
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,560
271 Dartmouth St
271 Dartmouth StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,610
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,610
40 Boylston St
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,610
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,250
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,610
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,695
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 9Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,695
345 Harrison Ave
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,700
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available May 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,700
530 Atlantic Ave
530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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$3,705
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,705
228 Newbury St
228 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,711 | $1,400 | $5,152 |
| Dorchester Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,838 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,148 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,114 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,536 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,664 | $4,875 | $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 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 $4,155.
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 599 sq ft.
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