60 Gibson St, Unit #308
60 Gibson St
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86 P St, Unit Southie / City Point 2 Bed
86 P St
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12 Stoneholm St, Unit 616
12 Stoneholm St
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267 Old Colony Ave, Unit 406
267 Old Colony Ave
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790 Hyde Park, Unit 1
790 Hyde Park
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39 Bishop Joe L Smith Way, Unit 6
39 Bishop Joe L Smith Way
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800 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 22
800 Hyde Park Ave
BostonMA02136
65 Catherine St, Unit 65
65 Catherine St
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16 Mount Calvary Rd, Unit #1
16 Mount Calvary Rd
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804 Centre St, Unit 2
804 Centre St
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94 Florida St, Unit 3
94 Florida St
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1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
94 Hutchings St, Unit 3
94 Hutchings St
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25 Fort Ave, Unit 2
25 Fort Ave
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391 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 212
391 Hyde Park Ave
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20 Fairmount St, Unit 4
20 Fairmount St
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15 Victory Rd, Unit 2
15 Victory Rd
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6 Oleary Way, Unit 82
6 Oleary Way
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63 I St, Unit 2
63 I St
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22 Allston St, Unit 1
22 Allston St
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846 Huntington Ave
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75 Park St
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108 Warren St, Unit 4
108 Warren St
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699 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2
699 Hyde Park Ave
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226 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 2
226 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
4 Oleary Way, Unit 74
4 Oleary Way
BostonMA02130
67 Park Dr, Unit 1
67 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
90 Wenham St, Unit 2
90 Wenham St
BostonMA02130
1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
23 Taft St, Unit 1
23 Taft St
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240 Heath St, Unit 101
240 Heath St
BostonMA02130
46 Ward St, Unit #2
46 Ward St
BostonMA02127
238 S Huntington Ave, Unit #10
238 S Huntington Ave
BostonMA02130
5 Moseley St, Unit 2
5 Moseley St
BostonMA02125
66 Saint James St
BostonMA02119
8 Fox St
BostonMA02122
183 Kent St, Unit 5
183 Kent St
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111 Terrace St, Unit 1
111 Terrace St
BostonMA02120
390 Riverway, Unit 14
390 Riverway
BostonMA02115
61 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
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382 Riverway
BostonMA02115
6 Porter St, Unit 3
6 Porter St
BostonMA02130
350 W 4th St, Unit 210
350 W 4th St
BostonMA02127
18 Juniper St, Unit 49
18 Juniper St
BrooklineMA02445
16 Baker Ct, Unit 1
16 Baker Ct
BostonMA02125
183 Kent St, Unit 5
183 Kent St
BrooklineMA02446
294 Chestnut Ave, Unit #1
294 Chestnut Ave
BostonMA02130
45 South Munroe Ter, Unit #2
45 South Munroe Ter
BostonMA02122
152 L St, Unit 1
152 L St
BostonMA02127
16 Baker Ct
BostonMA02125
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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 | $3,869 | $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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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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