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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Dorchester, MA

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  5. Building Photo - Nazing Court
    STUDIO
    $1,609+
    1 BED
    $1,721+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,609 - $1,721
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,609 - $1,721

    Nazing Court

    224-236 SEAVER St, Boston, MA 02121
    (857) 567-8441
  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
  14. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,375

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  15. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,275

    49 Walk Hill St

    49 Walk Hill St, Boston, MA 02130
  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,450

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  17. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  18. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  19. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  20. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  21. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,325

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  23. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,775

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,375

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  29. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,895

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  30. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  31. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  32. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  34. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  35. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  37. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  38. Building Photo - Jackson Commons II
    1 BED
    $1,093+
    2 BEDS
    $1,301+
    3 BEDS
    $1,495+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,093 - $1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,093 - $1,495

    Jackson Commons II

    1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
  39. Building Photo - Egleston Crossing
    STUDIO
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    Egleston Crossing

    3037 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119
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Dorchester, MA Apartments for Rent

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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