
Homes for Rent in Dorchester, MA (4,738 Rentals)


72 Grampian Way

78 Sawyer Ave, Unit 3

27 Clearwater Dr

1 Rowen Ct

225 Dorchester St, Unit 5

150 Dorchester Ave, Unit 212
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1636 Columbia Rd, Unit #2

40 Alleghany St

13 Spalding St, Unit 1

30 Larchmont St, Unit 2

59 Calumet St, Unit Room Rental

292 D St, Unit 2

335 Columbus Ave

357 Columbus Ave, Unit 51

29 Wait St, Unit B1

52 Withington St, Unit #6

91 Bolton St, Unit 1

75 Westland Ave, Unit 302
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10 Shepherd Ave, Unit 1

247 Beacon St, Unit BF

86 Charles St, Unit 2

245 Beacon St, Unit BF

108 Perkins St, Unit 5

750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

756 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

257 W Newton St, Unit 1

752 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

756 Huntington Ave

21 Boston St, Unit 1
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29 Wait St, Unit 1R

767 Tremont St, Unit 2

750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

750 Huntington Ave, Unit 4

21 Boston St

99 Broadway, Unit 3

58 Anderson St, Unit 8

268 Newbury St, Unit 1

269 Bolton St, Unit 2A
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94 Charles St, Unit 2

97 Broadway

269 Bolton St, Unit 2A

37 Anderson St, Unit 1

19 Chestnut St, Unit 3

270 Huntington Ave, Unit 207

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

32 Anderson St, Unit 1

23 Temple St, Unit 1

2 Melrose St, Unit #3

2 Melrose St, Unit 3
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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 | $3,942 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,838 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,580 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,220 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,451 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester?
There are currently 8607 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $45,000. There are also 4738 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester ranging from $900 to $55,000.
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 $900 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,698.
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 $950 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.
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