Homes for Rent by Owner in Dorchester, MA (43 Rentals)

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property at 292 D St

$1,490

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$1,490

Total Monthly Price
$1,490

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

292 D St, Unit 2, Unit 2

292 D St
BostonMA02127
property at 19 Alaska St

$1,600

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$1,600

Total Monthly Price
$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

19 Alaska St

BostonMA02119
property at 21 Beacon St

$2,700

Total Monthly Price6 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

21 Beacon St, Unit 2D, Unit 2D

21 Beacon St
BostonMA02108
property at 101 Broad St

$3,000

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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

101 Broad St, Unit 5F, Unit 5F

101 Broad St
BostonMA02110

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property at 87 Gainsborough St

$3,750

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$3,750

Total Monthly Price
$3,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

87 Gainsborough St, Unit 103, Unit 103

87 Gainsborough St
BostonMA02115
property at 48 Beacon St

$3,850

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$3,850

Total Monthly Price
$3,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

48 Beacon St, Unit 9f, Unit 9f

48 Beacon St
BostonMA02108
property at 771 Harrison Ave

$3,850

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$3,850

Total Monthly Price
$3,850

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

771 Harrison Ave, Unit 101, Unit 101

771 Harrison Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 55 Lagrange St

$3,995

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$3,995

Total Monthly Price
$3,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

55 Lagrange St, Unit 3A, Unit 3A

55 Lagrange St
BostonMA02116
property at 52 River St

$4,000

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Base Rent
$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

52 River St, Unit #7, Unit #7

52 River St
BostonMA02126

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property at 22 Boynton St

$4,000

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$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

22 Boynton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

22 Boynton St
BostonMA02130
property at 246 E St

$4,000

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$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

246 E St, Unit 1, Unit 1

246 E St
BostonMA02127
property at 16 Parkton Rd

$4,000

Total Monthly Price2 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

16 Parkton Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

16 Parkton Rd
BostonMA02130
property at 211 W 8th St

$4,100

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$4,100

Total Monthly Price
$4,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

211 W 8th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

211 W 8th St
BostonMA02127
property at 115 Beacon St

$4,200 - $5,800

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$4,200 - $5,800

Total Monthly Price
$4,200 - $5,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

115 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 6 W Cottage St

$4,200

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$4,200

Total Monthly Price
$4,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

6 W Cottage St, Unit 2, Unit 2

6 W Cottage St
BostonMA02125
property at 9 Hatch St

$4,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$4,500

Total Monthly Price
$4,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

9 Hatch St, Unit #3, Unit #3

9 Hatch St
BostonMA02127

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property at 65 Burbank St

$4,650

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$4,650

Total Monthly Price
$4,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

65 Burbank St, Unit U18, Unit U18

65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 24 Lawn St

$4,800

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$4,800

Total Monthly Price
$4,800

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

24 Lawn St

BostonMA02120
property at 26 Symphony Rd

$4,950

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$4,950

Total Monthly Price
$4,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

26 Symphony Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

26 Symphony Rd
BostonMA02115
property at 111 W 8th St

$5,300

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$5,300

Total Monthly Price
$5,300

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

111 W 8th St, Unit I, Unit I

111 W 8th St
BostonMA02127
property at 27 Saint Stephen St

$5,500

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$5,500

Total Monthly Price
$5,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1, Unit 1

27 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 408 Columbus Ave

$5,700

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$5,700

Total Monthly Price
$5,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

408 Columbus Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

408 Columbus Ave
BostonMA02116
property at 12 Oswald St

$6,400

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$6,400

Total Monthly Price
$6,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

12 Oswald St, Unit 2C, Unit 2C

12 Oswald St
BostonMA02120

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property at 1 Arborway

$6,500

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$6,500

Total Monthly Price
$6,500

5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1 Arborway

BostonMA02130
property at 169 W 9th St

$8,000

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$8,000

Total Monthly Price
$8,000

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

169 W 9th St

BostonMA02127
property at 841 Parker St

$8,850

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$8,850

Total Monthly Price
$8,850

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

841 Parker St, Unit 1, Unit 1

841 Parker St
BostonMA02120
property at 14 Eldora St

$10,500

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$10,500

Total Monthly Price
$10,500

6 Bedroom, 6 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Eldora St

BostonMA02120
property at 36 Pinckney St

$12,500

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$12,500

Total Monthly Price
$12,500

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

36 Pinckney St

BostonMA02114
property at 781 E Squantum St

$1,700

Total Monthly Price1 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,700

Total Monthly Price
$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

781 E Squantum St

QuincyMA02171
property at 30 Russell St

$2,025

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$2,025

Total Monthly Price
$2,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

30 Russell St

QuincyMA02171
property at 77 Pond Ave

$2,900

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Base Rent
$2,900

Total Monthly Price
$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

77 Pond Ave, Unit 607, Unit 607

77 Pond Ave
BrooklineMA02445

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property at 183 Kent St

$3,200

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$3,200

Total Monthly Price
$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

183 Kent St, Unit 6, Unit 6

183 Kent St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 183 Kent St

$3,600

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,600

Total Monthly Price
$3,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

183 Kent St, Unit 5, Unit 5

183 Kent St
BrooklineMA02446

Dorchester, MA Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?

There are currently 6777 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $868 to $27,421. There are also 4423 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $850 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 $850 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,305.

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 $1,050 to $26,872, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,060 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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