Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $2,000 (173 Rentals)

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80 Richmond St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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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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127 Washington St
$2,000 - $2,950
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$2,000 - $2,950

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

127 Washington St

127 Washington StBoston, MA 02121
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26 Wilmore St, Unit B1
$2,000
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$2,000

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Wilmore St, Unit B1

26 Wilmore StBoston, MA 02126
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
$1,995
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$1,995

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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Elmwood Park
$1,995 - $2,450
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$1,995 - $2,450

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$1,995 - $2,450
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Elmwood Park

65-99 Elmwood ParkQuincy, MA 02170
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32 Saint Stephen St
$1,950 - $4,150
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$1,950 - $4,150

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$1,950 - $4,150
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

32 Saint Stephen St

32 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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115 Commonwealth Ave
$1,925 - $3,450
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$1,925 - $3,450

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$1,925 - $3,450
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

115 Commonwealth Ave

115 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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3 Chamblet St
$1,900 - $2,700
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$1,900 - $2,700

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$1,900 - $2,700
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3 Chamblet St

3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
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125 WARREN
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$1,900 - $5,800
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$1,900 - $5,800

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

125 WARREN

125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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34 Edwin St, Unit #3
$1,850
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$1,850

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34 Edwin St, Unit #3

34 Edwin StBoston, MA 02124
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7INK
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$1,784 - $15,672
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

7INK

217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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93 Charles St
$1,625 - $2,250
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$1,625 - $2,250

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$1,625 - $2,250
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93 Charles St

93 Charles StBoston, MA 02114
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Nazing Court
$1,609 - $2,377
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$1,609 - $2,377

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Nazing Court

224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?

There are currently 1,632 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,000 to $12,000 with an average price of $2,788.

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 $935 to $10,717 with an average monthly rent of $3,384.

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 $25,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,184.

How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,296 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $18,851 - averaging $4,337 for the location.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.