Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $1,600 (60 Rentals)

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The Meeting House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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Phillips Brooks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Brooks

5 Perth StDorchester, MA 02121
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Egleston Crossing
$1,500
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$1,500

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Egleston Crossing

3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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100 Warren St, Unit 66-3
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
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100 Warren St, Unit 66-3

100 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2

180 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

15 Centervale ParkBoston, MA 02124
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48 Alleghany St, Unit 1
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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48 Alleghany St, Unit 1

48 Alleghany StBoston, MA 02120
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53 Lawn St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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53 Lawn St, Unit 2

53 Lawn StBoston, MA 02120
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495

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$1,093 - $1,495
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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 293 Fayette St

$1,600

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$1,600

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293 Fayette St

QuincyMA02170
property at 51 S Huntington Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 49 S Huntington Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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19 Chase St
3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Chase St

19 Chase StBoston, MA 02125
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property at 44 Woodbine St

$1,100

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44 Woodbine St

QuincyMA02170
property at 00 Mountain

$1,000

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$1,000

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00 Mountain

BostonMA02124
property at 25 Wainwright St

$1,000

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$1,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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25 Wainwright St

BostonMA02124

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96-102 Winthrop St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

96-102 Winthrop St

96-102 Winthrop StRoxbury, MA 02119
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Harrington's Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrington's Place

55 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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Oliver Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Lofts

166 TerraceBoston, MA 02120
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Westminster Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Court

30-108 Westminster CtRoxbury, MA 02119
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165 Quincy Shore Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

165 Quincy Shore Dr

165-185 Quincy Shore DrQuincy, MA 02171
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Perkins Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Perkins Square

2-18 Perkins StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?

There are currently 1,693 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,400 to $9,800 with an average price of $2,690.

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 $17,270 with an average monthly rent of $3,207.

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 $20,486. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,860.

How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,579 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $13,264 - averaging $4,372 for the location.

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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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!