396 Centre St

Dorchester, MA 02122

Apartment building

3 beds

Available units

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 2 3 bd, 1 ba	--	Dec 1	Fees may apply $2,995

What's special

Integrated smart technologyPet-friendly building

Welcome to 396 Centre Street, Unit 2, located in the heart of Dorchester, Boston! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers a great opportunity to enjoy city living with convenient access to neighborhood shops, restaurants, public transportation, and local amenities. Renting with Groma means a centralized in-house team across every property, handling move-in coordination, maintenance requests, and resident support. Groma owns and operates apartment buildings across Greater Boston. Each rental includes: - No broker fee when leasing direct with Groma - In-house maintenance with 24/7 emergency response - Integrated smart technology and online resident portal - Pet-friendly building Utilities not included in rent: - Rubbish removal service - Water and sewage - Electricity - Forced Hot Air - Gas

Facts, features & policies

Unit features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Neighborhood: South Dorchester

Areas of interest

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Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools in Dorchester

Henderson Inclusion Elementary School

Grades PK-1 • 0.3 miles

N/A

GreatSchools^® Rating

Murphy K-8 School

Grades PK-8 • 0.5 miles

6/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

5/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Community Academy Of Science And Health

Grades 9-12 • 0.5 miles

2/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

2/10

College Readiness Rating

1/10

Green Spaces
Franklin Park and the Neponset River Greenway offer access to paths and outdoor space.
Transit Access
Red Line stations and bus routes connect South Dorchester with the rest of Boston.
Dining Scene
Dorchester Avenue and neighborhood centers offer a range of dining options.
Historic Area
Historic buildings and streetcar corridors reflect South Dorchester’s development over time.

South Dorchester spans a broad part of Boston south of downtown, with residential streets, busy commercial corridors, and access to the Neponset River and its greenway. New England seasons bring warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Franklin Park, on the neighborhood’s western edge, offers wooded paths and open space, while the Neponset River Greenway provides a scenic route for walking and biking. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum sits nearby on Columbia Point, where the harbor shapes the landscape. Dining and coffee options range from casual local spots to restaurants along Dorchester Avenue, and shopping clusters around neighborhood centers such as Fields Corner and Ashmont. The area’s history is reflected in its longstanding streetcar corridors and historic buildings. Red Line stations and bus routes connect South Dorchester with other parts of Boston. South Dorchester’s median rent is $3,100 per month, with a typical range of $700 to $8,014.