
Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $2,000 (186 Rentals)


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151 Crawford St

80 Richmond St.

The Meeting House

Phillips Brooks

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21 Sudan St

New Girls Latin Academy

Talbot Bernard Homes

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84 New Whitney St
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380 Riverway, Unit 9

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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390 Riverway, Unit 12

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street
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126 Warren St, Unit G3

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80 West Cedar St

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51 Delle Ave, Unit 1

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3 Chamblet St

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30 Anderson St

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105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2

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38 Anderson St

4095 Washington St, Unit 3

85 Tennis

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Elmwood Park
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333 Washington St, Unit 1

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389 Beacon St

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

Morton Village

Lightview

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5

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32 Saint Stephen St
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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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1175 Boylston St

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550 Columbus Ave, Unit 1

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Quincy Commons

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125 WARREN

15-25 Hemenway St

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15 Pinedale Rd, Unit 3

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

302 Newbury St

Stony Brook
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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 $2000 | $2,728 | $1,450 | $8,447 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,292 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,147 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,227 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,774 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,916 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,926 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?
There are currently 1,600 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,450 to $8,447 with an average price of $2,728.
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 $13,369 with an average monthly rent of $3,292.
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 $4,147.
How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,184 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $15,560 - averaging $4,227 for the location.
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