Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $1,500 (50 Rentals)

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178 Calumet St, Unit 1
$1,300
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178 Calumet St, Unit 1

178 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
$1,300
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$1,300
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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33 Thornton St
$1,300
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$1,300
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33 Thornton St

33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
$1,250
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$1,250
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$1,250
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

15 Centervale ParkBoston, MA 02124
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,215
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$1,215
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1
$900
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$900
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$900
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1

38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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7 Linden St

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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Van Ness Terrace
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Terrace

238 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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285-301 Newport Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

285-301 Newport Ave

285-301 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02170
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46-82 S Huntington Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

46-82 S Huntington Ave

46-82 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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The Valerie
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Valerie

53 Woodbine StWollaston, MA 02170
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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Commerce Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Commerce Apartments

376 Warren StRoxbury, MA 02119
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24 Mount Vernon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?

There are currently 1,712 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,500 to $6,269 with an average price of $2,681.

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 $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,176.

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 $20,910. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,962.

How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,658 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $45,000 - averaging $4,225 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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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.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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