
Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $1,500 (52 Rentals)


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90 Kent St, Unit #2

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47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2

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59 Calumet St, Unit 3

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848 Huntington Ave
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22 Boynton St, Unit 1

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174 Saint Alphonsus St

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148 Hillside St

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12 Oswald St

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10 Bellflower St

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148 Hillside St

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12 Oswald St

Roxbury Apartments

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135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar

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43 Parkton Rd
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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

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7 Carolina Ave, Unit 3

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27 Woodward St, Unit 3

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40 Forest St

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9 Landor Rd, Unit 9 Landor

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Jackson Commons II

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43 Gleason St, Unit 2

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11 Glade Ave

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89 Cedar St, Unit 3

124 Bowdoin St
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66 Brook St, Unit 2

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

35 Boylston St

7 Carolina St, Unit 3C

805 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 1

66 Brook St, Unit 1

136 Homestead St

67 Stanley St, Unit 1

9 Cardington St

110 Greenbrier St
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110 Greenbrier St

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Van Ness Terrace

285-301 Newport Ave

46-82 S Huntington Ave

Warren Gardens Cooperative

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New Academy Estates

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Dorchester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments Under $1500 | $2,702 | $1,450 | $8,447 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,297 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,097 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,200 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,723 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,883 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,922 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?
There are currently 1,586 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,450 to $8,447 with an average price of $2,702.
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 $840 to $12,841 with an average monthly rent of $3,297.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Dorchester range from $1,301 to $25,615. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,097.
How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,201 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $17,981 - averaging $4,200 for the location.
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