Homes for Rent by Owner in Dorchester, MA (44 Rentals)

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property at 17 Lesher St

$3,450

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,450

Total Monthly Price
$3,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

17 Lesher St

BostonMA02131
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 Apr 1

211 W 8th St, Unit 3

211 W 8th St
BostonMA02127
property at 26 Taunton Ave

$1,300

Total Monthly Price6 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,300

Total Monthly Price
$1,300

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

26 Taunton Ave

BostonMA02136
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

292 D St
BostonMA02127
property at 104R Homes Ave

$1,600

Total Monthly Price6 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,600

Total Monthly Price
$1,600

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

104R Homes Ave

BostonMA02122
property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,400

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Base Rent
$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 118 Riverway

$2,595

Total Monthly Price4 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,595

Total Monthly Price
$2,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 4

118 Riverway, Unit 15

118 Riverway
BostonMA02215
property at 64 Charlesgate E

$2,700

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

64 Charlesgate E, Unit 69

64 Charlesgate E
BostonMA02215

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property at 35 Dwight St

$2,995

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$2,995

Total Monthly Price
$2,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

35 Dwight St, Unit 2

35 Dwight St
BostonMA02118
property at 466 Commonwealth Ave

$3,195

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,195

Total Monthly Price
$3,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 406

466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 4 Patterson St

$3,200

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$3,200

Total Monthly Price
$3,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

4 Patterson St

BostonMA02124
property at 226 Jamaicaway

$3,300

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,300

Total Monthly Price
$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

property at 36 Winston Rd

$3,400

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,400

Total Monthly Price
$3,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

36 Winston Rd, Unit 1

36 Winston Rd
BostonMA02124
property at 27 Bowdoin St

$3,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,500

Total Monthly Price
$3,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

27 Bowdoin St, Unit 5A

27 Bowdoin St
BostonMA02124
property at 115 Chandler St

$3,600

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,600

Total Monthly Price
$3,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

115 Chandler St, Unit #2

115 Chandler St
BostonMA02116

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property at 205 Highland St

$3,799

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,799

Total Monthly Price
$3,799

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

205 Highland St, Unit B

205 Highland St
BostonMA02119
property at 380 E 8th St

$3,900

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,900

Total Monthly Price
$3,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

380 E 8th St, Unit 4

380 E 8th St
BostonMA02127
property at 145 Farragut Rd

$4,000

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

145 Farragut Rd, Unit #11

145 Farragut Rd
BostonMA02127
property at 246 E St

$4,000

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

246 E St, Unit 1

246 E St
BostonMA02127
property at 6 W Cottage St

$4,200

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$4,200

Total Monthly Price
$4,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

6 W Cottage St, Unit 2

6 W Cottage St
BostonMA02125
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 65 Burbank St

$4,650

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$4,650

Total Monthly Price
$4,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

65 Burbank St, Unit U18

65 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
property at 55 Calumet St

$4,650

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$4,650

Total Monthly Price
$4,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

55 Calumet St, Unit 1

55 Calumet St
BostonMA02120

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property at 24 Lawn St

$4,800

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$4,800

Total Monthly Price
$4,800

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

24 Lawn St

BostonMA02120
property at 240 Heath St

$5,000

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$5,000

Total Monthly Price
$5,000

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

240 Heath St, Unit PH5

240 Heath St
BostonMA02130
property at 17 Holyoke St

$5,200

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,200

Total Monthly Price
$5,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

17 Holyoke St, Unit 17 Holyoke Street

17 Holyoke St
BostonMA02116
property at 26 Symphony Rd

$5,250

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,250

Total Monthly Price
$5,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

26 Symphony Rd, Unit 4

26 Symphony Rd
BostonMA02115
property at 27 Saint Stephen St

$5,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,500

Total Monthly Price
$5,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1

27 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
property at 36 Melrose St

$5,500

Total Monthly Price3 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,500

Total Monthly Price
$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

36 Melrose St

BostonMA02116
property at 38 Cherokee St

$6,250

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,250

Total Monthly Price
$6,250

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

38 Cherokee St, Unit 3C

38 Cherokee St
BostonMA02120
property at 12 Oswald St

$6,400

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,400

Total Monthly Price
$6,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

12 Oswald St, Unit 2C

12 Oswald St
BostonMA02120

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property at 687 E 6th St

$6,700

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,700

Total Monthly Price
$6,700

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

687 E 6th St, Unit 2

687 E 6th St
BostonMA02127
property at 169 W 9th St

$8,000

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$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

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$8,850

Total Monthly Price
$8,850

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

841 Parker St, Unit 1

841 Parker St
BostonMA02120
property at 1 Charles St S

$9,000

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$9,000

Total Monthly Price
$9,000

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1 Charles St S, Unit 16G

1 Charles St S
BostonMA02116
property at 14 Eldora St

$10,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$10,500

Total Monthly Price
$10,500

6 Bedroom, 6 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Eldora St

BostonMA02120
property at 166 Quincy Shore Dr

$1,650

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,650

Total Monthly Price
$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 15

166 Quincy Shore Dr, Unit 107

166 Quincy Shore Dr
QuincyMA02171
property at 30 Russell St

$1,995 - $2,025

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,995 - $2,025

Total Monthly Price
$1,995 - $2,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

30 Russell St

QuincyMA02171
property at 100 Marina Dr

$2,800

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,800

Total Monthly Price
$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

100 Marina Dr, Unit 515

100 Marina Dr
QuincyMA02171

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property at 80 Montclair Ave

$2,900

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,900

Total Monthly Price
$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 15

80 Montclair Ave

QuincyMA02171
property at 33 Pond Ave

$4,000

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

33 Pond Ave, Unit 623

33 Pond Ave
BrooklineMA02445
property at 10 Juniper St

$4,200

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,200

Total Monthly Price
$4,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

10 Juniper St, Unit 35

10 Juniper St
BrooklineMA02445
property at 16 Kent Sq

$6,000

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,000

Total Monthly Price
$6,000

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

16 Kent Sq, Unit Unit1

16 Kent Sq
BrooklineMA02446

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?

There are currently 7287 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $26,302. There are also 4191 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $880 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 $880 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,172.

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 $890 to $26,302, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $980 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $880 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $550.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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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.

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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.