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12 Hooper St, Unit 12 Hooper St
12 Hooper StDorchester, MA 02043
Homes for Rent in Dorchester, MA (3,719 Rentals)
6 Althea St
DorchesterMA02125
8 Buttonwood St, Unit 3rd Floor
8 Buttonwood St
BostonMA02125
99 Bynner St, Unit 3
99 Bynner St
BostonMA02130
18 Pond St, Unit 7
18 Pond St
BostonMA02130
103 Hancock St, Unit 1
103 Hancock St
BostonMA02125
12 Taft St, Unit #3
12 Taft St
BostonMA02125
25 Dorchester St, Unit 2
25 Dorchester St
BostonMA02127
273 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 1
273 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
133 Seaport Blvd, Unit 722
133 Seaport Blvd
BostonMA02210
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52 Withington St, Unit #6
52 Withington St
BostonMA02124
104R Homes Ave, Unit Upstairs Bedroom w Closet
104R Homes Ave
BostonMA02122
624 Hyde Park Ave, Unit A1
624 Hyde Park Ave
BostonMA02131
126 Warren St
BostonMA02135
108 Perkins St
BostonMA02130
614 Columbia Rd, Unit 1
614 Columbia Rd
BostonMA02125
21 Worthington St
BostonMA02120
94 Winthrop St
BostonMA02119
40 Saint Botolph, Unit 46
40 Saint Botolph
BostonMA02116
386 Riverway, Unit 3
386 Riverway
BostonMA02115
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386 Riverway, Unit 4
386 Riverway
BostonMA02115
378 Riverway, Unit 4
378 Riverway
BostonMA02115
43 Anderson St, Unit 3
43 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
270 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
1175 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
35 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
38 Anderson St, Unit 2
38 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
31 Orkney Rd, Unit 41
31 Orkney Rd
BostonMA02135
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1111 Boylston St, Unit 34
1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
64 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
66 Middle St
BostonMA02127
295 Newbury St, Unit 2
295 Newbury St
BostonMA02115
97 Broadway
BostonMA02116
702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8
702 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
94 Saint Botolph St
BostonMA02116
27 Park Dr, Unit 1
27 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
750 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
65 Park Dr, Unit 3
65 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
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366 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 27
366 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
907 Boylston St, Unit 25
907 Boylston St
BostonMA02115
63 Burbank St, Unit 4
63 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
64 Queensberry St
BostonMA02215
1161 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
280 Chestnut Ave, Unit 8
280 Chestnut Ave
BostonMA02130
43 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
385 Dorchester St, Unit B2
385 Dorchester St
BostonMA02127
179 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
231 W 3rd St, Unit 1
231 W 3rd St
BostonMA02127
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Dorchester, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,931 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,330 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,887 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,373 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,307 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 5415 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $935 to $25,927. There are also 3718 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,066.
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 $1,000 to $19,559, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,180 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.
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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.
Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.