17 Bellflower St, Unit 3
17 Bellflower St
BostonMA02125
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3531 Washington St
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38 Lourdes Ave
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29 Wait St
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126 Warren St
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22 Humphreys St, Unit 1
22 Humphreys St
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108 Perkins St
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750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4
750 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
298 Marlborough St, Unit 2
298 Marlborough St
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94 Winthrop St
BostonMA02119
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386 Riverway, Unit 3
386 Riverway
BostonMA02115
386 Riverway, Unit 4
386 Riverway
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316 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
131 Park Dr
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43 Anderson St, Unit 3
43 Anderson St
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126 Warren St
BostonMA02135
116 Marlborough St, Unit 1
116 Marlborough St
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35 Westland Ave
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38 Anderson St, Unit 2
38 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
1111 Boylston St
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66 Middle St
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64 Hemenway St
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269 Bolton St, Unit 2A
269 Bolton St
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94 Saint Botolph St
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702 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8
702 Massachusetts Ave
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1109 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
385 Dorchester St, Unit B2
385 Dorchester St
BostonMA02127
43 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
95 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
280 Chestnut Ave, Unit 8
280 Chestnut Ave
BostonMA02130
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BostonMA02215
61 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
1536 Tremont St, Unit 1
1536 Tremont St
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382 Riverway
BostonMA02115
70 Queensberry St
BostonMA02215
34 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
137 Peterborough St, Unit 7H
137 Peterborough St
BostonMA02215
132 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
231 W 3rd St, Unit 1
231 W 3rd St
BostonMA02127
31 Orkney Rd, Unit 5
31 Orkney Rd
BostonMA02135
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65 Hemenway St
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21 Worthington St
BostonMA02120
1161 Boylston St
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45 Hemenway St
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34 Westland Ave
BostonMA02115
146 Hemenway St
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205 Green St, Unit 4
205 Green St
BostonMA02130
131 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
64 Hemenway St
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131 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
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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 | $3,935 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,504 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,916 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,292 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,252 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,750 | $5,500 | $8,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester
What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 5835 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $26,091. There are also 3886 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $925 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 $925 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,913.
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 $1,200 to $21,484, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 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
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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