1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester Center, MA (36 Rentals)

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Dorchester Center, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester Center, MA is found at Morton Village in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood and is 1,010 square feet priced from $2,325. The Andi in the Columbia Point neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 973 square feet and currently listed start at $3,367. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester Center:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1,010 Sq Ft$2,325
The AndiH19973 Sq Ft$3,367
RozzieA1ID948 Sq Ft$3,213
Presidential Point1BR/1.0BA925 Sq Ft$2,850
Hub252C900 Sq Ft$3,222
Peninsula ApartmentsIsland856 Sq Ft$2,935
Baker Chocolate Factory1/1783 Sq Ft$2,505
The AbbyAD1A768 Sq Ft$3,371
Metro Marina BayA3 Tremont767 Sq Ft$2,838
One NewportOne Bedroom742 Sq Ft$2,642

Cheapest Available Dorchester Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester Center, MA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,752 at Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Apartment Model at Gamma North Quincy starting at $2,125 in the Montclair neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester Center is currently $3,253. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester Center:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom$1,752
Gamma North QuincyOne Bedroom Apartment$2,125
Morton Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,325
The CaraOne Bedroom$2,450
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom$2,475
Forbes Building1 Bed$2,500
Baker Chocolate Factory1/1$2,505
The Frances at Ashmont Flats14$2,560
Peninsula ApartmentsCurrent$2,563
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden$2,575

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester Center with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dorchester Center is at Stony Brook Village listed at $1,752.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester Center is $3,253.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Center Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester Center is a 1,010 square feet unit starting from $2,325 at Morton Village.

What is the average size for Dorchester Center 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester Center is currently 1,300 sq ft.

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