
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (69 Rentals)
Apartments in Dorchester with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Dot Block

Schoolhouse at Lower Mills

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The Longwood

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LUKA on the Common

The Bon

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The Harlo

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Van Ness

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95 Saint

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Serenity
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Village At Brookline

Neponset Landing

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Ora Seaport

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Watermark Seaport

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Flats on D

Mission Main

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Park Lane Seaport

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Fenway Triangle

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The Smith

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The Metlo
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125 WARREN

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The Alyx

The Rozzie

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Gables Seaport

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Metro Marina Bay

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The Andi

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Radian

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One Greenway

Ink Block

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1330 Boylston
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Bell Olmsted Park

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Hub25

David @ 775

Morton Village

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Quincy Commons

44 Bromfield St

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212 Stuart

Castle Square

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Nazing Court

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Bowdoin School
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Valor

The Parkview

Jamaicaway Tower and Townhouses

West Fenway Apartments

684 Tremont St

451 Norfolk St

19 Stanhope St

579 Hancock St

Franklin Hill

140 Humboldt Ave
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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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $2,727 | $1,450 | $8,447 |
| Dorchester Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,097 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,737 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,932 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,898 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
How much are Studio apartments in Dorchester?
There are currently 1,590 Studio Apartments in Dorchester with rent ranges from $1,301 to $8,447 with an average price of $4,881.
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 $12,791 with an average monthly rent of $3,331.
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 $4,097.
How expensive are Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,199 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dorchester on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $17,976 - averaging $4,202 for the location.
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