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  3. Building Photo - 349 W Fourth St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,925

    349 W Fourth St

    349 W Fourth St, Boston, MA 02127
  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,450

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  5. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400

    80 Patten St

    80 Patten St, Boston, MA 02130
  7. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,375

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  8. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  9. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,775

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  10. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,525

    49 Walk Hill St

    49 Walk Hill St, Boston, MA 02130
  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,895

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  14. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
  15. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,795

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    36 Emerson St

    36 Emerson St, Boston, MA 02127
  17. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    19 Downer Ave

    19 Downer Ave, Boston, MA 02125
  18. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
  19. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,825

    90 Forbes St

    90 Forbes St, Boston, MA 02130
  20. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,575

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
  21. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  23. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600

    621 E 8th St

    621 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02128
  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800

    86 Marine Rd

    86 Marine Rd, Boston, MA 02127
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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 $2,318.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA is $2,280.

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 $2,318.

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 $3,369.

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 $4,091.

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