
New Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (86 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Dorchester that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Columbia Flats

Dot Block

1943 DOT Ave

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One Newport

The Bon

Presidential Point

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

345 Harrison

The Cara

Serenity

Meriel Marina Bay

Idyl

The Alyx
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The Smith

The Metlo

South Standard

The Brynx

The Harlo

Ora Seaport

Pierce Boston

The Tremont

Bell Olmsted Park

One Greenway

Van Ness

Troy Boston

MetroMark

3200 Washington

125 WARREN

Girard

Rozzie

211 Green St

The Abby

Gables Seaport

The Andi

The Benjamin Seaport Residences

30 Dalton

Hub25

Watermark Seaport

The Viridian

Ink Block

7INK
Dorchester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Dorchester Studio Apartments | $2,700 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $870 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,858 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,270 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,236 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,312 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Dorchester 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,953 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Dorchester, MA
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is at 185 Quincy Shore Dr listed at $1,450.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is $4,110.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $5,060 at 126 Day St, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Dorchester Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Dorchester is currently at 3,315 sq ft.
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