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Apartments for rent in Dorchester, MA

1,070 Properties

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See what Dorchester, MA has to offer.

Affordability

How expensive is it in Dorchester?

Rent Trends

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*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Dorchester

Dorchester Transportation

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 8080

Walk Score®

Percentage: 6565

Bike Score®

Percentage: 7171

Transit Score®

Top Scores: Grocery, Pet, Restaurant

Things To Do In Dorchester

Top Score

Grocery Stores

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Things are looking up, there's supermarkets to be found 'round here.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. Significantly more grocery stores than average
  3. 64% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

It's pawsible that your pets will fall in love with Dorchester.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. Significantly more pet facilities than average
  3. 31% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. Significantly more restaurants than average
  3. 24% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The shopping scene here is a size medium.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. Significantly more shops than average
  3. 6% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Cardio is hale and hardy in Dorchester.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 91% more gyms than average
  3. 39% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

It's just about fine for fine art. An average score.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 49% more fine art centers than average
  3. 30% more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in Dorchester.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. Significantly more gas stations than average
  3. 29% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The coffee scene is lukewarm in Dorchester.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 6% more coffee shops than average
  3. 58% fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll need to stock up the mini-bar. Dorchester is running dry.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. 19% more bars and clubs than average
  3. 22% fewer bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Parks

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not too many park perks in Dorchester.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 24% fewer parks than average
  3. 76% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We have a bone to pick with this Dorchester's access to medical care.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 37% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 84% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Dorchester Education

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