
Pet Friendly Homes for Rent in Dorchester, MA (1,007 Rentals)
Homes for rent in Dorchester that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


16 Magazine St, Unit 3

12 Taft St, Unit #3

570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

104R Homes Ave, Unit Upstairs Bedroom w Closet

126 Warren St

1111 Boylston St

1109 Boylston St

21 Worthington St

386 Riverway, Unit 3
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386 Riverway, Unit 4

61 Park Dr

43 Anderson St, Unit 3

35 Westland Ave

382 Riverway

64 Hemenway St

31 Orkney Rd, Unit 23

65 Burbank St, Unit 12

64 Queensberry St

43 Westland Ave
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280 Chestnut Ave, Unit 8

65 Hemenway St

34 Westland Ave

70 Queensberry St

11 Bell Ct, Unit #2

45 Hemenway St

205 Green St, Unit 4

131 Park Dr

65 Park Dr

132 Hemenway St, Unit 44
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66 Middle St

11 Bell Ct, Unit 1

83 Myrtle St

800 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 22

54 Burbank St

112 Pinckney St, Unit 113

307 Huntington Ave

203 Green St, Unit 3

25 Saint Stephen St, Unit 22

684 Parker St, Unit 1
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16 Mount Calvary Rd, Unit #1

80 West Cedar St, Unit 2

1161 Boylston St

114 Riverway, Unit 1

50 Queensberry St

81 Saint Botolph St

85 Saint Botolph St, Unit 503

41 Symphony Rd

1 Grimes St, Unit 2

132 Hemenway St, Unit 44
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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.
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 $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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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