
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $2,000 (57 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Dorchester that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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The Meeting House

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7INK

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125 WARREN

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227 Newbury St

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Quincy Commons

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85 Tennis

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Roxbury Apartments

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Stony Brook
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70 Peterborough St, Unit 24

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38 Anderson St

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105 Buttonwood St, Unit 2

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78 Saint Stephen St

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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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380 Riverway, Unit 9

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390 Riverway, Unit 12

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390 Riverway
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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R

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126 Warren St, Unit G3

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62 S Huntington Ave, Unit 11

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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1

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105 Jersey St, Unit 5
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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

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105 Buttonwood St

16 Wakullah St, Unit 2

16 Wakullah St, Unit 2

767 Tremont St

767 Tremont St, Unit 8

16 Wakullah St, Unit 2

67 Stanley St, Unit 1

76 Elm St

135 Marlborough St
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11 Marlborough St

24 Mount Vernon St

215 Beacon St

96 Saint Botolph St

49 Gloucester

9 Marlborough St

680 Huntington Ave

55 Park Dr.

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,710 | $1,500 | $6,438 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,184 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,632 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,923 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,560 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is at 43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1 listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is $3,820.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $2,800 at 20 Joy St, Unit B.
What is the average size for Dorchester Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Dorchester is currently at 3,771 sq ft.
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