30 Appleton St, Unit B
30 Appleton St
BostonMA02116
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290 Beacon St, Unit 3
290 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
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$3,060
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,060
40 Boylston St
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,630
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,270
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,630
179 St Botolph St
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$3,075
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,700
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,075
380 Harrison Ave
380 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,600
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,240
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,600
232 Newbury St
232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,315
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,315
70 Pearl St
70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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$2,915
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,915
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,040
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,680
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,040
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$2,040
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,680
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,040
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$3,590
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,590
150 Huntington Ave
150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$1,890
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,530
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$1,890
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$3,470
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,470
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,350
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,990
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,350
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,340
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,980
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,340
1260 Boylston St
1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$5,485
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,070
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$5,485
14 Derne St
14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,510
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 25Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,150
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,510
44 Bromfield St
44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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$4,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,630
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,005
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$4,650
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Studio Apartments Available May 19Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,290
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$4,650
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$5,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,630
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$5,005
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$5,340
Plus Fees
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 777 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,950
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available Jun 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,950
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,955
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,955
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$3,175
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,175
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$4,250
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available Mar 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,890
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$4,250
77 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,320
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,320
44 Bromfield St
44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,515
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,515
44 Bromfield St
44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,860
Plus Fees
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 64 Symphony Rd
4 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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$3,520
Plus Fees
Studio Apartments Available Mar 25770 Boylston St
770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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$4,215
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 7Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,840
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,215
345 Harrison Ave
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$4,460
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 18Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,460
320 D St
320 D StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,645
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 25Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,645
44 Bromfield St
44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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$3,925
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,925
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,925
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,925
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,960
Plus Fees
Studio Apartments Available Feb 277 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$4,020
Plus Fees
Studio Apartments Available Feb 277 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$4,260
Plus Fees
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 2770 Boylston St
770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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$5,600
Plus Fees
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 277 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$7,650
Plus Fees
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 277 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,900
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 13Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$370
Total Monthly Price
$2,900
3688 Washington St
3688 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$4,325
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,325
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,090
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,090
232 Newbury St
232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$10,020
Plus Fees
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 277 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,325
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,325
70 Pearl St
70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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$2,675
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,675
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,675
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$4,685
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 9Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,685
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$5,680
Total Monthly Price
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,680
1 Canal St
1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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$4,185
Total Monthly Price
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$4,185
280 Fayette St
280 Fayette StQuincy, MA 02170
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$3,985
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,610
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,985
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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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 | $3,851 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,624 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,392 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,857 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,673 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street
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What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 7279 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $20,000. There are also 3258 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $820 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 $820 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,253.
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 $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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.
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.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.