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692 Columbia Rd, Unit 2
692 Columbia Rd
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129 Cedar St
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16 Cobden St, Unit 1
16 Cobden St
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18 Cobden St, Unit 1
18 Cobden St
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339 Adams St, Unit 1
339 Adams St
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127 Cedar St
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40 Harvest St, Unit 2
40 Harvest St
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6 La Grange Pl
BostonMA02119
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846 Huntington Ave
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18 Sumner St
BostonMA02125
30 Hillside St, Unit 1
30 Hillside St
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24 Washburn St
BostonMA02125
46 Creighton St, Unit 3
46 Creighton St
BostonMA02130
343 K St, Unit 1
343 K St
BostonMA02127
177 Bowen St, Unit 1
177 Bowen St
BostonMA02127
121 Calumet St, Unit 2
121 Calumet St
BostonMA02120
866 Huntington Ave
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246 W 5th St, Unit 1
246 W 5th St
BostonMA02127
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23 Highland Park Ave, Unit 2
23 Highland Park Ave
BostonMA02119
868 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
868 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
132 P St, Unit 1
132 P St
BostonMA02127
588 Columbus Ave
BostonMA02118
61 Hillside St
BostonMA02120
2601 Washington St
BostonMA02119
74 Fenway
BostonMA02115
178 Hillside St, Unit 1
178 Hillside St
BostonMA02120
146 Hillside St, Unit 2
146 Hillside St
BostonMA02120
1615 Tremont St
BostonMA02120
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36 Cherokee St
BostonMA02120
3 Oswald St
BostonMA02120
172 Saint Alphonsus St, Unit 2
172 Saint Alphonsus St
BostonMA02120
107 Calumet St, Unit 2
107 Calumet St
BostonMA02120
109 Calumet St, Unit 3
109 Calumet St
BostonMA02120
190 Emerson St, Unit 2
190 Emerson St
BostonMA02127
55 Hillside St
BostonMA02120
156 Calumet St, Unit 1
156 Calumet St
BostonMA02120
44 Hillside St
BostonMA02120
206 H St, Unit 2
206 H St
BostonMA02127
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68-70 L St
BostonMA02127
17 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
172 N St, Unit 1
172 N St
BostonMA02127
68 L St
BostonMA02127
15 Sunset St, Unit 1
15 Sunset St
BostonMA02120
98 L St, Unit 1
98 L St
BostonMA02127
24-26 Stockwell St, Unit 2
24-26 Stockwell St
BostonMA02120
12 Wensley St, Unit 1
12 Wensley St
BostonMA02120
447 Park Dr, Unit 3C
447 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
12 Wensley St
BostonMA02120
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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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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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