156 Green St, Unit 305
156 Green St
BostonMA02130
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126 Warren St, Unit 12
126 Warren St
BostonMA02135
130 Warren St, Unit 1
130 Warren St
BostonMA02119
553 Brookline Ave
BrooklineMA02445
553 Brookline Ave, Unit 1
553 Brookline Ave
BrooklineMA02445
188 Boylston St, Unit 2
188 Boylston St
BostonMA02130
24 Cushing St, Unit 2
24 Cushing St
QuincyMA02170
217 Boylston St, Unit 2
217 Boylston St
BostonMA02130
384 Riverway, Unit 1A
384 Riverway
BostonMA02115
126 Warren St
BostonMA02135
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 1
848 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
11 Willet St, Unit 11B
11 Willet St
QuincyMA02170
95 E Squantum St, Unit 1
95 E Squantum St
QuincyMA02171
3951 Washington St, Unit 3R
3951 Washington St
BostonMA02131
1111 Boylston St, Unit 28
1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
8 Woodside Ave, Unit 1
8 Woodside Ave
BostonMA02130
174 W Elm Ave, Unit 1
174 W Elm Ave
QuincyMA02170
132 E Elm Ave, Unit 2
132 E Elm Ave
QuincyMA02170
266 Newbury Ave, Unit 2
266 Newbury Ave
QuincyMA02171
15 Chilcott Pl, Unit B1
15 Chilcott Pl
BostonMA02130
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52 Patten St, Unit 2
52 Patten St
BostonMA02130
124 Warren St
BostonMA02119
77 Walk Hill St, Unit 1
77 Walk Hill St
BostonMA02130
224 Billings Rd, Unit 224
224 Billings Rd
QuincyMA02170
390 Riverway, Unit 14
390 Riverway
BostonMA02115
31 Orkney Rd, Unit 41
31 Orkney Rd
BostonMA02135
405 Huntington Ave, Unit Apt B1
405 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
93 E Brookline St, Unit 1
93 E Brookline St
BostonMA02118
18 Lyon St, Unit 2
18 Lyon St
BostonMA02122
7 Felton St, Unit 2
7 Felton St
QuincyMA02171
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197 Arlington St, Unit 2
197 Arlington St
QuincyMA02170
58 Appleton St, Unit 2
58 Appleton St
QuincyMA02171
21 Linden St, Unit 310
21 Linden St
QuincyMA02170
47 Berlin St, Unit 2
47 Berlin St
QuincyMA02170
43 Thorndike St, Unit 2
43 Thorndike St
BostonMA02118
142 Spencer St, Unit 2
142 Spencer St
BostonMA02124
77 Pleasant St, Unit B
77 Pleasant St
BostonMA02125
23 Worcester Sq, Unit 1
23 Worcester Sq
BostonMA02118
142 Spencer St
BostonMA02124
43 Thorndike St, Unit 2##
43 Thorndike St
BostonMA02118
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29 Custer St, Unit 205
29 Custer St
BostonMA02130
60 Farrington St, Unit 2
60 Farrington St
QuincyMA02170
108 Warren St, Unit 4
108 Warren St
BostonMA02119
1210 Boylston St, Unit 6
1210 Boylston St
Boston CollegeMA02467
20 Phillips St, Unit 1
20 Phillips St
QuincyMA02170
115 Everett St, Unit 1
115 Everett St
QuincyMA02170
15 Parkton Rd, Unit 3
15 Parkton Rd
BostonMA02130
78 Walnut St, Unit 2L
78 Walnut St
QuincyMA02171
4048 Washington St, Unit 5
4048 Washington St
BostonMA02131
66 Middle 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 | $3,860 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,616 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,441 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,881 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,687 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 7151 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $20,000. There are also 3225 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $825 to $45,000.
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 $825 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,980.
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 $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!