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$2,490
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 29Total Monthly Price
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$2,130
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$360
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$2,490
232 Newbury St
232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,695
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,695
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$6,150
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$5,710
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$6,150
1 Canal St
1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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$4,595
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,595
1335 Boylston St
1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$4,695
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,695
1335 Boylston St
1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,105
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 13, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,105
1575 Tremont St
1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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$4,925
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,480
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$4,925
280 Fayette St
280 Fayette StQuincy, MA 02170
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$3,865
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,865
770 Boylston St
770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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$3,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,630
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,005
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$4,360
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,000
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,360
12 Commonwealth Ave
12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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$4,030
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 30, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,030
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,660
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,660
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,780
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Studio Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,780
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$4,000
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,000
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,970
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 28, 2030Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,970
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$3,280
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,280
150 Huntington Ave
150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,450
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,450
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,780
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Studio Apartments Available May 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,420
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,780
530 Atlantic Ave
530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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$4,045
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,045
7 Harcourt St
7 Harcourt StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,815
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,440
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,815
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$4,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,030
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,405
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,870
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,870
12 Commonwealth Ave
12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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$3,750
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Studio Apartments Available May 15, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,750
300 Harrison Ave
300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,205
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,205
85 Myrtle St
85 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,415
26 W Broadway
26 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$3,480
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,120
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,480
345 Harrison Ave
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,005
3686 Washington St
3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$4,170
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,170
288 Athens St
288 Athens StBoston, MA 02127
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$3,380
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,380
77 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,890
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,890
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$4,690
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,250
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,690
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$4,290
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$3,850
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,290
150 Huntington Ave
150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,920
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,920
399 Congress St
399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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$2,970
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 28, 2030Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,970
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$3,195
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 24, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,195
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,660
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,660
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,730
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Studio Apartments Available Jul 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,370
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,730
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$3,410
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,410
40 Boylston St
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,870
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,870
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$5,140
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,700
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$5,140
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,250
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 29, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,250
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,250
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 29, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,250
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$4,360
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 7, 2027Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,000
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$4,360
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,920
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,920
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$3,245
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,245
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$6,370
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2027Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,930
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$6,370
770 Boylston St
770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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$3,025
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,025
530 Atlantic Ave
530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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$3,115
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 11, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,710
Required Monthly Fees
$405
Total Monthly Price
$3,115
320 D St
320 D StBoston, MA 02127
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$3,220
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,860
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,220
399 Congress St
399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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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 | $2,699 | $1,400 | $9,800 |
| Dorchester Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,827 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,363 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,666 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,385 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,195 | $5,550 | $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 $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.
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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.