Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, MA (43 Rentals)

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Apartments in Dorchester with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

Rental terms in Dorchester as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Meeting House
Studio Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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Oliva at Lower Mills
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliva at Lower Mills

1137 Washington StBoston, MA 02124
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790 Boylston St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

790 Boylston St

790 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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780 Boylston St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

780 Boylston St

780 Boylston StBoston, MA 02199
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Tent City Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tent City Apartments

130 Dartmouth StBoston, MA 02116
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The Kensington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kensington

665 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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505 Congress St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

505 Congress St

505 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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105 Beacon St
Studio Apartments

105 Beacon St

105 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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The Distillery North
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Distillery North

455 E 1st StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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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 Short-term Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Dorchester?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Dorchester is at Baker Chocolate Factory listed at $1,659.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Dorchester Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Dorchester is $4,650.

What is the largest Short-term Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Dorchester Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Dorchester is currently at 607 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.