Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $2,000 (193 Rentals)

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1943 DOT Ave
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$1,895 - $3,095
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1943 DOT Ave

1943 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02124
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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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Elmwood Park
$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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34 Edwin St, Unit #3, Unit #3
$1,950
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$1,950

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34 Edwin St, Unit #3, Unit #3

34 Edwin StBoston, MA 02124
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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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Jackson Commons II
$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 90 Lyndhurst St

$2,000

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90 Lyndhurst St

BostonMA02124
property at 192 Billings St

$2,000

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192 Billings St

QuincyMA02171
property at 114 E Squantum St

$2,000

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114 E Squantum St

QuincyMA02171

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?

There are currently 1,543 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,500 to $12,889 with an average price of $2,791.

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 $885 to $16,530 with an average monthly rent of $3,356.

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 $4,074.

How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,169 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $25,785 - averaging $4,420 for the location.

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