
Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $1,200 (33 Rentals)


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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1

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8 Price St, Unit 1

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3215 Washington St, Unit 2

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64 Stockton St, Unit 1

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43 Gleason St, Unit 2

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89 Cedar St, Unit 3

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424 Bowdoin St, Unit 2

66 Brook St, Unit 1
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136 Homestead St

547 Talbot Ave

67 Stanley St, Unit 1

30 Dalrymple St

235 Heath St, Unit 3

47 Orlando St

172 Boylston St

235 Heath St, Unit 3
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235 Heath St, Unit 3

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $2,709 | $1,500 | $6,454 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,313 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,090 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,216 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,662 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,941 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,625 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?
There are currently 1,618 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,500 to $6,454 with an average price of $2,709.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Dorchester Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester ranges from $900 to $10,785 with an average monthly rent of $3,313.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Dorchester range from $1,250 to $26,094. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,090.
How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,214 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $17,964 - averaging $4,216 for the location.
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