398 Ashmont St
DorchesterMA02124
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33 Wolcott St, Unit 3
33 Wolcott St
BostonMA02121
87 Gainsborough St, Unit 205
87 Gainsborough St
BostonMA02115
38 Dorset St
BostonMA02125
61 Park Dr, Unit 15
61 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
131 Park Dr, Unit 25
131 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
487 E 7th St, Unit 2
487 E 7th St
BostonMA02127
40 Forest St, Unit 1
40 Forest St
BostonMA02119
268 Newbury St, Unit 14
268 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
262 Newbury St, Unit 14
262 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
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282 Newbury St, Unit 14
282 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
22 Sussex St
BostonMA02120
880 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
880 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1
27 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
282 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 309
282 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02116
165 Tremont St, Unit 704
165 Tremont St
BostonMA02111
8 Stockwell St, Unit Stockwell St
8 Stockwell St
BostonMA02120
7 Howe St
BostonMA02125
81-79 Saint Stephen St, Unit Fenway
81-79 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
37 Gray St, Unit 3
37 Gray St
BostonMA02116
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24 Washburn St, Unit 1
24 Washburn St
BostonMA02125
165 Tremont St, Unit 1
165 Tremont St
BostonMA02111
87 Hammond St, Unit Hammond St.
87 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
160 E Berkeley St, Unit East Berkeley St
160 E Berkeley St
BostonMA02118
46 Spring Park Ave, Unit 2
46 Spring Park Ave
BostonMA02130
86 Hammond St, Unit 2
86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
280 Newbury St, Unit #14
280 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
20 Mossdale Rd
BostonMA02130
86 Hammond St, Unit 2
86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
86 Hammond St, Unit 4
86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
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282 Newbury St, Unit 14
282 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
165 Tremont St, Unit 405
165 Tremont St
BostonMA02111
270 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
86 Hammond St, Unit 2
86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
270 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 1
270 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
272 Newbury St, Unit 14
272 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
108 Hammond St, Unit 2
108 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
22 Sussex St
BostonMA02120
22 Sussex St, Unit #0
22 Sussex St
BostonMA02120
22 Sussex St
BostonMA02120
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270 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 1
270 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
270 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 1
270 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
282 Newbury St, Unit #14
282 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1
27 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
53 Vale St, Unit S
53 Vale St
BostonMA02119
22 Sussex St, Unit 1
22 Sussex St
BostonMA02120
152 M St, Unit 2
152 M St
BostonMA02127
27 Saint Stephen St, Unit 1
27 Saint Stephen St
BostonMA02115
237 Northampton St, Unit 1
237 Northampton St
BostonMA02118
86 Hammond St, Unit 2
86 Hammond St
BostonMA02120
Dorchester, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,809 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,447 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,052 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,085 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,020 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $14,466 | $7,700 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 10898 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $29,093. There are also 5720 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $850 to $42,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester ranges from $850 to $42,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,049.
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 $1,025 to $28,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $21,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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