
Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA Under $4,900 (4,897 Rentals)


Baker Chocolate Factory

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Viv Boston

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

Imprint

1943 DOT Ave

Adams Village

Dorset Square Residences
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116 Lonsdale St, Unit 2
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410 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 34

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218 L St, Unit 3

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86 Hammond St, Unit 2

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86 Hammond St, Unit 2

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76 Saint Stephen St, Unit 3

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86 Hammond St, Unit 2

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777 Columbia Rd
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777 Columbia Rd, Unit 3

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604 Columbus Ave, Unit 3

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620 Columbus Ave, Unit 3

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145 L St, Unit 2

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48-50 Tuttle St, Unit 2

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197 Saint Botolph St, Unit 16

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59 Hemenway St, Unit 203

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73 Delle Ave

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27 Parkton Rd, Unit 3

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44 Iffley Rd, Unit 2
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6 Carmel St, Unit #1

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50 Wheatland Ave, Unit 3

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93A Hillside St, Unit 1

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93A Hillside St, Unit 1

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32 Sumner St, Unit 1

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128 Hillside St, Unit 2

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93A Hillside St, Unit 1

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93A Hillside St, Unit 1

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128 Hillside St, Unit 2

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128 Hillside St, Unit 2

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32 Sumner St, Unit 1

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23 Newport St, Unit 2
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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 |
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Dorchester Studio Apartments Under $4900 | $2,650 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4900 | $3,174 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4900 | $3,922 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4900 | $4,242 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4900 | $4,978 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,237 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,091 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Dorchester, MA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?
There are currently 1,766 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,500 to $16,217 with an average price of $2,650.
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 $800 to $28,505 with an average monthly rent of $3,174.
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 $20,677. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,922.
How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,866 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $45,000 - averaging $4,242 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.