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Apartments under $1,400 for Rent in Dorchester, MA

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  5. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,325

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,275

    49 Walk Hill St

    49 Walk Hill St, Boston, MA 02130
  7. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  8. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,375

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  9. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  10. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,375

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  16. Building Photo - Jackson Commons II
    1 BED
    $1,093+
    2 BEDS
    $1,301+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,093 - $1,301
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,093 - $1,301

    Jackson Commons II

    1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
  28. Building Photo - 78 Houghton St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300
         - 12 Month Lease

    78 Houghton St Unit 2

    78 Houghton St, Boston, MA 02122
  32. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
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Dorchester is Boston's largest neighborhood, founded in 1630 by Puritans who sailed from Dorchester, Dorset, England—making it one of the oldest settled areas in the United States. Those looking for apartments for rent in Dorchester will find a diverse residential area that blends historic charm with contemporary living, all connected by the MBTA Red Line and several bus routes that provide direct access to downtown Boston, the Financial District, and surrounding employment centers.

Renting in Dorchester offers access to a range of apartment communities across distinct sub-neighborhoods like Savin Hill, Ashmont, and Fields Corner, each with its own character and amenities. The neighborhood features Franklin Park, one of Boston's largest green spaces with trails, a golf course, and the Franklin Park Zoo, as well as waterfront access along Dorchester Bay and Malibu Beach. Renters benefit from proximity to shopping and dining along Dorchester Avenue and Morrissey Boulevard, plus easy commutes via Interstate 93 and multiple Red Line stations including JFK/UMass, Savin Hill, Fields Corner, Shawmut, and Ashmont. The University of Massachusetts Boston campus sits along the waterfront, adding educational and cultural resources to the area.

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