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  3. Building Photo - 49 Walk Hill St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,275

    49 Walk Hill St

    49 Walk Hill St, Boston, MA 02130
  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,450

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  5. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  7. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  8. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,325

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  9. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  10. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  14. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,775

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  15. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,450

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  17. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  18. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  19. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  20. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

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

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  23. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    21 Sudan St

    21 Sudan St, Boston, MA 02125
  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,375

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,895

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
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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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What are the average rent costs in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent in Dorchester, MA is $2,407.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA is $2,296.

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 $2,407.

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 $2,984.

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 $4,060.

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 $5,260.

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