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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Dorchester, MA

234 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - Peninsula Apartments
    Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,286+
    1 BED
    $2,390+
    2 BEDS
    $3,101+
    3 BEDS
    $4,802+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,286 - $11,571
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,286 - $11,571

    Peninsula Apartments

    401 Mount Vernon St, Boston, MA 02125
    (339) 229-5753
  2. Building Photo - 57 Catherine St
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    57 Catherine St

    57 Catherine St, Boston, MA 02131
    (857) 355-2788
  3. Building Photo - 86 Marine Rd
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,525
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,525
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,525
         - 12 Month Lease

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
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  4. Building Photo - 6 Bickford Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    6 Bickford Ave Unit G

    6 Bickford Ave, Boston, MA 02120
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  5. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,490
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,490
         - 12 Month Lease

    292 D St Unit 2

    292 D St, Boston, MA 02127
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  6. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    87 Devon St Unit 2

    87 Devon St, Boston, MA 02121
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  7. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,550
         - 12 Month Lease

    57 Mozart St Unit 2

    57 Mozart St, Boston, MA 02130
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  8. 1 BED, 0.5 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600
         - 6 Month Lease

    104R Homes Ave

    104R Homes Ave, Boston, MA 02122
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  9. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    14 Hazelwood St Unit 3

    14 Hazelwood St, Boston, MA 02119
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  10. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500
         - 6 Month Lease

    5 Otisfield St Unit # 2

    5 Otisfield St, Boston, MA 02121
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  11. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,350
         - 12 Month Lease

    14 Magnolia Sq Unit 3

    14 Magnolia Sq, Boston, MA 02125
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  12. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    21 Forest St Unit 1

    21 Forest St, Boston, MA 02119
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  13. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    19 Dewey St

    19 Dewey St, Boston, MA 02125
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  14. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100
         - 12 Month Lease

    269 Bolton St Unit 2A

    269 Bolton St, Boston, MA 02127
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  15. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,400
         - 12 Month Lease

    36 Winston Rd Unit 1

    36 Winston Rd, Boston, MA 02124
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  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900 - $2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $2,700
         - 3 Month Lease

    3 Chamblet St

    3 Chamblet St, Boston, MA 02125
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  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    32 E Cottage St

    32 E Cottage St, Boston, MA 02125
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  19. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,175
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,175
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,175
         - 12 Month Lease

    6 Cawfield St

    6 Cawfield St, Boston, MA 02125
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  20. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    78 Ballou Ave Unit #1

    78 Ballou Ave, Boston, MA 02124
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  21. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    82 Brent St Unit 2

    82 Brent St, Boston, MA 02124
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  22. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    5 Emrose Ter Unit 2

    5 Emrose Ter, Boston, MA 02125
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  23. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    48 Woodward St

    48 Woodward St, Boston, MA 02127
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  24. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    10 Humphreys St Unit 2

    10 Humphreys St, Boston, MA 02125
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  25. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    504 E Broadway

    504 E Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
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  26. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    53 Fort Ave

    53 Fort Ave, Boston, MA 02119
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  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    225 Centre St

    225 Centre St, Boston, MA 02124
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  28. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $8,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$8,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$8,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    169 W 9th St

    169 W 9th St, Boston, MA 02127
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  29. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    246 E St Unit 1

    246 E St, Boston, MA 02127
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  30. 5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $8,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$8,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$8,850
         - 12 Month Lease

    841 Parker St Unit 1

    841 Parker St, Boston, MA 02120
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  31. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,900
         - 12 Month Lease

    205 Highland St Unit B

    205 Highland St, Boston, MA 02119
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  32. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100
         - 10 Month Lease

    102 W 3rd St Unit 2

    102 W 3rd St, Boston, MA 02127
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  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    4 Montrose St Unit #1

    4 Montrose St, Boston, MA 02119
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  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800
         - 12 Month Lease

    37 Glover Ave

    37 Glover Ave, Quincy, MA 02171
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  35. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    52 Intervale St Unit 2

    52 Intervale St, Boston, MA 02121
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  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200
         - 12 Month Lease

    34 Brookside Ave Unit 1

    34 Brookside Ave, Boston, MA 02130
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  37. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,200
         - 8 Month Lease

    5 Carson St Unit 2

    5 Carson St, Boston, MA 02125
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  38. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    43 Moreland St Unit 3

    43 Moreland St, Boston, MA 02119
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  39. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,700
         - 12 Month Lease

    687 E 6th St Unit 2

    687 E 6th St, Boston, MA 02127
  40. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    90 Montebello Rd Unit 1

    90 Montebello Rd, Boston, MA 02130
  41. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,600
         - 12 Month Lease

    13 Knowlton St

    13 Knowlton St, Boston, MA 02127
  42. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000
         - 12 Month Lease

    7 Carolina Ave

    7 Carolina Ave, Boston, MA 02130
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Dorchester at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,338
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Some Transit

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Transportation in Dorchester
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Somewhat Bikeable

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Dorchester, MA Apartments for Rent

Nestled along Boston's southeastern edge, Dorchester combines historic charm with modern convenience. As Boston's largest neighborhood, Dorchester showcases architectural diversity from Victorian mansions to classic triple-deckers, with average rents ranging from $2,300 for one-bedroom units to $3,900 for three-bedroom homes. The neighborhood's rich history dates back to 1630—even before Boston itself—and includes landmarks like the Mather School, America's oldest public elementary school.

Dorchester's five Red Line subway stations and multiple commuter rail stops provide seamless connections to downtown Boston and surrounding areas. The neighborhood features significant green spaces including the 30-acre Dorchester Park and Pope John Paul II Park along the Neponset River. Fields Corner, Codman Square, and Uphams Corner serve as bustling commercial districts with local shops and restaurants. Notable institutions include the JFK Presidential Library, UMass Boston campus, and the historic Strand Theatre, making Dorchester a convenient and well-connected neighborhood for Boston-area residents.

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Getting Around Dorchester

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
68

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Dorchester, MA

What are the average rent costs in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent in Dorchester, MA is $2,338.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA is $2,277.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is $2,338.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is $2,880.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is $4,029.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA is $4,888.

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