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$2,090
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,730
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,090
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,090
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
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$1,730
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$360
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$2,090
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,135
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,135
26 W Broadway
26 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$3,025
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,025
85 Myrtle St
85 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,360
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,360
345 Harrison Ave
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$4,170
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,170
288 Athens St
288 Athens StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,595
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 25Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,595
150 Huntington Ave
150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,155
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,155
3686 Washington St
3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$4,200
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,840
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,200
77 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,625
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,625
255 Massachusetts Ave
255 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,990
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$370
Total Monthly Price
$2,990
3688 Washington St
3688 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,620
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,260
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,620
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,620
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,260
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,620
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$3,105
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 24, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,105
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$3,865
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 30, 2029Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,865
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$3,870
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,870
150 Huntington Ave
150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,590
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Studio Apartments Available Jul 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,590
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$3,260
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,260
40 Boylston St
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,730
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,730
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,335
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 18Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,335
70 Pearl St
70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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$2,770
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,770
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,680
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,680
399 Congress St
399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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$3,555
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,555
530 Atlantic Ave
530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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$6,100
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2027Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,660
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$6,100
770 Boylston St
770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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$6,690
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$6,250
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$6,690
770 Boylston St
770 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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$3,365
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,365
353 E 8th St
353 E 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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$4,230
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Studio Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,870
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$4,230
77 Exeter St
77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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$5,520
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,080
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,520
120 Kingston St
120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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$3,810
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,810
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,650
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,210
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,650
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,660
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,660
232 Newbury St
232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$4,625
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,625
212 Stuart St
212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,665
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,665
35 Queensberry St
35 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,630
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,005
228 Newbury St
228 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$4,020
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,660
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,020
232 Newbury St
232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,740
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 17, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,740
30 Iroquois St
30 Iroquois StBoston, MA 02120
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$4,025
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,650
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,025
530 Atlantic Ave
530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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$1,880
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,520
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$1,880
461 Massachusetts Ave
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,000
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,640
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,000
461 Massachusetts Ave
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,120
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,760
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,120
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,315
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,315
26 W Broadway
26 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$3,520
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available May 19, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,160
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,520
350 Harrison Ave
350 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,695
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,695
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,695
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,695
315 A St
315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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$3,985
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,610
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,985
45 E Newton St
45 E Newton StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,565
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,565
1220 Adams St
1220 Adams StBoston, MA 02124
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$3,585
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,210
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,585
179 St Botolph St
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,775
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,775
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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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 | $3,869 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,691 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,161 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,624 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,884 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,400 | $7,000 | $9,800 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 6073 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $17,687. There are also 2905 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $800 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 $800 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,024.
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 $16,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,068.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.
Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.