Real Estate

5 pretty Dorchester rentals at or below the typical price

From one-bedroom units to three-bedroom apartments, including properties with stellar kitchens and standout décor.

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Unit 1 at 34 Selden St. has two bedrooms, one full bath, and an asking price of $2,500 a month.

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By Grayson Rice

The median rents for one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in Dorchester dropped in November, according to Apartment Advisor, but the cost of three-bedroom-plus units in this Boston neighborhood have increased. In some cases, you are paying more for a two-bedroom apartment than one.

no. of bedroomsmedian rent%change
one$2,873-7.32
two$2,500-3.85
three-plus$3,2504.84

We found five pretty properties at or below the typical asking rents. Check them out: 

2-4 Denvir St., Unit 3

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$2,100 a month 

1 bedroom, 1 full bath

850 square feet 

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34 Selden St., Unit 1

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$2,500 a month 

2 bedrooms, 1 full bath

1,220 square feet 

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38 Chickatawbut St., Unit 2

38 Chickatawbut Street exterior of home with dark blue exterior.
. – Via MLS
38 Chickatawbut Street kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
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38 Chickatawbut Street back balcony with railing and seating for small table.
. – Via MLS

$2,500 a month 

2 bedrooms, 1 full bath 

975 square feet 

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82 Ballou Ave., Unit 2

82 Ballou Ave living and kitchen space, both room that are open to each other has hardwood flooring.
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82 Ballou Ave open living concept flows to kitchen with stainless steal appliances and bar top counter seating.
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82 Ballou Ave bedroom with bed and desk in the space.
. – Via MLS

$3,200 a month 

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3 bedrooms, 2 full baths 

1,447 square feet 

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2 Howe Terrace, Unit 6 

2 Howe Ter, Unit 6 kitchen with bar top seating and wood cabinets.
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2 Howe Ter, Unit 6 dining area that is open to the kitchen.
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2 Howe Ter, Unit 6 living room with seating and center ceiling fan.
. – Via MLS

$3,250 a month 

3 bedrooms, 1 full, 1 half bath 

1,490 square feet 

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