6 Althea St
DorchesterMA02125
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426 Bowdoin St, Unit 1
426 Bowdoin St
DorchesterMA02122
60 Gibson St, Unit #308
60 Gibson St
BostonMA02122
86 P St, Unit Southie / City Point 2 Bed
86 P St
BostonMA02127
90 Wareham St, Unit 213
90 Wareham St
BostonMA02118
12 Stoneholm St, Unit 616
12 Stoneholm St
BostonMA02115
38 Lourdes Ave
BostonMA02130
267 Old Colony Ave, Unit 406
267 Old Colony Ave
BostonMA02127
27 Howland St
BostonMA02121
10 Spaulding St
BostonMA02122
Moving to Boston Without Losing Your Mind: A Renter’s Guide to a Smooth Move
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64 Percival St, Unit 3
64 Percival St
BostonMA02122
466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 606
466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
1250 Boylston St, Unit 2
1250 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
27 Park Dr, Unit 1
27 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
21 Worthington St
BostonMA02120
386 Riverway, Unit 4
386 Riverway
BostonMA02115
386 Riverway, Unit 3
386 Riverway
BostonMA02115
43 Anderson St, Unit 3
43 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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378 Riverway, Unit 4
378 Riverway
BostonMA02115
382 Riverway
BostonMA02115
35 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
131 Park Dr, Unit 33
131 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
64 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
366 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 27
366 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
907 Boylston St, Unit 25
907 Boylston St
BostonMA02115
750 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
52 Charlesgate E, Unit 173
52 Charlesgate E
BostonMA02215
65 Burbank St, Unit 12
65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
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63 Burbank St, Unit 4
63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
43 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
280 Chestnut Ave, Unit 8
280 Chestnut Ave
BostonMA02130
64 Queensberry St
BostonMA02215
1161 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
790 Hyde Park, Unit 1
790 Hyde Park
BostonMA02136
179 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
61 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
48 Hereford St, Unit #2
48 Hereford St
BostonMA02115
92 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 2
92 Blue Hill Ave
BostonMA02119
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68 Myrtle St, Unit 8
68 Myrtle St
BostonMA02114
65 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
10 Linda Ln, Unit 1
10 Linda Ln
BostonMA02125
71 Boylston St
BostonMA02130
1091 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
313 Beacon St, Unit 2
313 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
280 Commonwealth Ave, Unit G1
280 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02116
462 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
37 Revere St, Unit 3
37 Revere St
BostonMA02114
205 Green St, Unit 4
205 Green St
BostonMA02130
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,869 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,381 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,882 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,772 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,325 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 4990 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $840 to $25,615. There are also 3368 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $975 to $35,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dorchester?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester ranges from $975 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,714.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dorchester?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester range from $1,100 to $18,070, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.