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    Dorchester 4 beds 2 baths Boston - $3,950

    Flexible Move-In Date
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    $3,950+
    4 Beds
    2 Baths
    Available: Now
    Dorchester, Boston, MA
    861 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02125

    Cost & Fee Information

    Required

    Monthly Base Rent

    $3,950.00

    Heat

    Tenant pays utility company monthly.

    Usage-Based

    Hot Water

    Tenant pays utility company monthly.

    Usage-Based

    Electricity

    Tenant pays utility company monthly.

    Usage-Based

    Water & Sewer

    Included in monthly rent.

    Included

    Garbage Collection

    Weekly trash pickup or dumpster.

    Included

    Optional

    Pets

    Pets not allowed.

    -
    Parking

    No parking.

    -

    First Month's Rent
    $3,950.00
    Last Month's Rent
    $3,950.00
    Security Deposit
    $4,500.00
    Key & Lock Replacement Fee
    $0

    Amenities & Apartment Information

    Unit

    Living Room

    Property Description

    NO FEE! FIRST MONTH ONLY DUE AT LEASE SIGNING - NO LAST AND NO SECURITY. - good credit and references to qualify. What a great apartment! Very large - 4 beds/1.5 baths - great eat in kitchen with good sized living room. 4 comfortable bedrooms with separate laundry room/powder room. Terrific location just steps 1/4 mile-5 minute walk to JFK Red Line MBTA Station - 2 stops to South Station and easy access towards Braintree or Downtown to Cambridge. Hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, and hi ceilings make this a great apartment. NO animals. NO smoking. Due at lease signing: first month, last month and security. Good credit, references and income required. Don't miss this great apartment!!!

    Map & Nearby Places

    Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia

    Private School, Grades: PK-8

    0.07mi

    Clap Elementary School

    Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-6

    0.14mi

    Russell Elementary School

    Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

    0.15mi

    Boston Collegiate Charter School

    Charter School, Grades: 5-12

    0.2mi

    Boston Collegiate Charter School

    Charter School, Grades: 5-12

    0.2mi

    Little House Alternative School

    School

    0.22mi

    University of Massachusetts Boston

    University

    0.42mi

    John Paul II Polish School

    Private School, Grades: PK-8

    0.45mi

    Dorchester Brewing Company

    Bar

    0.29mi

    The Sugar Bowl

    Ice Cream (Cafe)

    0.01mi

    Starbucks

    Coffee Shop

    0.43mi

    Dunkin'

    Donut & Coffee Shop

    0.21mi

    Wahlburgers

    Burger (Fast Food)

    0.36mi

    Chipotle

    Mexican (Fast Food)

    0.4mi

    Kura Sushi

    Sushi (Fast Food)

    0.42mi

    J.P. Licks

    Ice Cream Parlor

    0.4mi

    Massachusetts State Police South Boston

    State Police

    0.41mi

    Boston Fire Department Engine 21

    Fire Station

    0.39mi

    James Blake House

    Museum

    0.2mi

    AMC South Bay Center 12

    Cinema

    0.37mi

    Columbia Road Park

    State Park

    0.05mi

    Sharon's Park

    Park

    0.06mi

    Edward Everett Park

    Park

    0.18mi

    Atheneum Park

    Park

    0.2mi

    Edward Everett Square

    Park

    0.23mi

    Ryan Play Area

    Municipal Park

    0.24mi

    Joe Moakley Park

    Municipal Park

    0.29mi

    William A. Meaney Playground

    Playground

    0.21mi

    Miranda Playground

    Playground

    0.45mi

    T&T Hair Salon

    Hairdresser

    0.17mi

    Healing Thai Spa

    Spa

    0.33mi

    Speedway

    Gas Station

    0.02mi

    Columbia Road Gulf

    Gas Station

    0.06mi

    Santander

    Bank

    0.4mi

    Star Market

    Supermarket

    0.35mi

    Speedway

    Convenience

    0.02mi

    New Store On The Block

    Convenience

    0.03mi

    Triangle Point Market

    Convenience

    0.18mi

    Cappy's Convenience

    Convenience

    0.19mi

    Dorchester Mrket

    Convenience

    0.21mi

    TJ Maxx

    Department Store

    0.43mi

    Hastone

    Furniture

    0.42mi

    Columbia Rd @ Buttonwood St

    41
    8

    0.04mi

    Columbia Rd @ Buttonwood St

    41
    8

    0.06mi

    Dorchester Ave @ Edison Green

    18

    0.1mi

    Columbia Rd opp Pond St

    18
    41
    8

    0.17mi

    Columbia Rd @ Pond St

    18
    41
    8

    0.18mi

    Dorchester Ave @ Cottage St

    18

    0.19mi

    Dorchester Ave @ Crescent Ave

    18

    0.22mi

    Boston St @ Mayhew St

    16
    17
    18

    0.22mi

    Nearby Colleges & Universities

    Price Comparison

    This apartment is 17.21% less expensive than the average price of $4,771 for 4 bedroom apartments in Dorchester. Congratulations on finding a great apartment that is below the average rent price in Dorchester. Use the contact form to schedule a showing or request a rental application. This listing may not last much longer.

    Rent Calculator & Affordability

    Recommended Annual Gross Income

    Household:

    $143,636 - $189,600

    You + 3 Roommates, Each:

    $39,500 - $47,400
    A range of 25-30% is usually the recommended amount of household or combined gross income to spend on rent. This is also what many landlords are looking for in a prospective tenant, a group of roommates, or their cosigner(s). Remember, this is just a suggestion and does not take into account any other expenses you may have.

    Rent Calculator

    How much do you (or your cosigner) earn each year before taxes?

    High Range

    35% of Gross Income

    $5,530

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    Mid Range

    25% of Gross Income

    $3,950

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    Low Range

    15% of Gross Income

    $2,370

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    Apartment Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is this apartment located?

    This apartment is located at 861 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02125.

    How many bedrooms does this apartment have?

    This apartment has 4 bedrooms.

    How many bathrooms does this apartment have?

    This apartment has 2 bathrooms.

    What is the monthly rent?

    The monthly rent is $3,950 for this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood.

    Does this apartment allow pets?

    This apartment does not allow pets.

    Is parking available?

    Parking is not available with this apartment.

    Are heat and hot water included?

    Heat and hot water are not included in the rent.

    What other amenities does this apartment have?

    Please ask one of our helpful agents about other amenities this apartment may have.

    To view this property, or others, call or email us and we will connect you with an agent to represent you. There is a one-time nonrefundable $50 application fee to apply for a property and obtain a credit check. If your application is accepted, a service fee of up to one month's rent will be due for the agent's services.


    Listing courtesy of Beth Dailey , Boston Realty Sales & Services
    MLS ID#: 73543438

    The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein.

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    MLS PIN Data Last Updated: 2026-08-08 03:05:00

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