16 Magazine St, Unit 3
16 Magazine St
BostonMA02119
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99 Bynner St, Unit 3
99 Bynner St
BostonMA02130
3 Estey St, Unit 3 Estey Street
3 Estey St
BostonMA02120
12 Taft St, Unit #3
12 Taft St
BostonMA02125
570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
570 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
185 Quincy Shore Dr, Unit A62
185 Quincy Shore Dr
QuincyMA02171
10 Spaulding St
BostonMA02122
294 D St, Unit 292-294 D str. #2, Room C
294 D St
BostonMA02127
104R Homes Ave, Unit Upstairs Bedroom w Closet
104R Homes Ave
BostonMA02122
1111 Boylston St, Unit 34
1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
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131 Park Dr, Unit 33
131 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
800 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 22
800 Hyde Park Ave
BostonMA02136
8 Buttonwood St, Unit 3rd Floor
8 Buttonwood St
BostonMA02125
118 Riverway, Unit 15
118 Riverway
BostonMA02215
336 Marlborough St, Unit #5
336 Marlborough St
BostonMA02115
64 Charlesgate E, Unit 69
64 Charlesgate E
BostonMA02215
75 Burbank St, Unit 203
75 Burbank St
BostonMA02115
111 Jersey St, Unit Fenway
111 Jersey St
BostonMA02215
60 Gibson St, Unit #308
60 Gibson St
BostonMA02122
699 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2
699 Hyde Park Ave
BostonMA02131
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4 Dixfield St, Unit Room 1 and 2
4 Dixfield St
BostonMA02127
1185 Adams St, Unit 1185 Adams 15
1185 Adams St
BostonMA02124
66 Saint James St
BostonMA02119
45 South Munroe Ter, Unit #2
45 South Munroe Ter
BostonMA02122
5 Whitby Ter, Unit 2
5 Whitby Ter
BostonMA02125
15 Harvest St
BostonMA02125
21 Beacon, Unit 5J
21 Beacon
BostonMA02108
43 Withington St, Unit #4
43 Withington St
BostonMA02124
246 S Huntington Ave, Unit 15
246 S Huntington Ave
BostonMA02130
55 Lagrange St, Unit 3A
55 Lagrange St
BostonMA02116
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38 Colonial Ave, Unit 1
38 Colonial Ave
BostonMA02124
101 Broad St
BostonMA02110
19 Copley St, Unit #1
19 Copley St
BostonMA02119
4 Grafton St, Unit 4 Grafton
4 Grafton St
BostonMA02125
8 Roseclair St
BostonMA02125
55 Navarre St
BostonMA02131
6 W Cottage St, Unit 2
6 W Cottage St
BostonMA02125
248 E St, Unit 1
248 E St
BostonMA02127
88 Day St, Unit 1
88 Day St
BostonMA02130
9 Upham Ave, Unit 2
9 Upham Ave
BostonMA02125
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532 E 3rd St, Unit 1
532 E 3rd St
BostonMA02127
47 Irving St, Unit B
47 Irving St
BostonMA02114
104 Perkins St
BostonMA02130
181 Essex St, Unit 181 Essex St E602, Boston, MA 02111
181 Essex St
BostonMA02111
26 Symphony Rd, Unit 4
26 Symphony Rd
BostonMA02115
169 W 9th St
BostonMA02127
841 Parker St, Unit 1
841 Parker St
BostonMA02120
14 Eldora St, Unit 2
14 Eldora St
BostonMA02120
205 Kent St, Unit 18
205 Kent St
BrooklineMA02446
183 Kent St, Unit 5
183 Kent St
BrooklineMA02446
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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 | $4,109 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,455 | $1,130 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,623 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,774 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,445 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 5016 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $860 to $22,849. There are also 3335 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $775 to $35,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester ranges from $775 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,570.
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 $18,436, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,130 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.
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