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10 Melrose St
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1111 Boylston St, Unit 34
1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
779 E 6th St, Unit 3A
779 E 6th St
BostonMA02127
94 Winthrop St, Unit 1
94 Winthrop St
BostonMA02119
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59 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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866 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
866 Huntington Ave
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29 Park Dr
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750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4
750 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
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179 St Botolph St
179 St Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
461 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
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461 Massachusetts Ave
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4
750 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
108 Perkins St, Unit 5
108 Perkins St
BostonMA02130
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86 Charles St
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67 Hancock St
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376 Riverway
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216C South St
BostonMA02130
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66 Stanley St
BostonMA02125
270 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
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47 Clifford St
BostonMA02119
222 South St
BostonMA02130
91 Bolton St, Unit 1
91 Bolton St
BostonMA02127
19 Peterborough St
BostonMA02215
19 Peterborough St
BostonMA02215
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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55 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
55 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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6 Spalding St
LowellMA01854
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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 |
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| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,895 | $1,380 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,697 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,303 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,594 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,534 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,635 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 6533 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $17,900. There are also 2659 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $700 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 $700 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,227.
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 $825 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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