Average Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Dorchester, Boston, MA Rents

Dorchester rentals average $2,220 for a studio rental to $4,075 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,300, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,216 (136.36%) year-over-year from $892 to $2,108. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-4.51%) year-over-year from $2,513 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $61 (-2.05%) year-over-year from $2,957 to $2,896. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $64 (1.93%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $3,398. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.62%) year-over-year from $4,025 to $4,050. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.31% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$52.17	$2,108	$892 (136.36%)	$1,133 (85.96%)
1 BR	$44.90	$2,400	$2,513 (-4.51%)	$2,075 (15.66%)
2 BR	$36.92	$2,896	$2,957 (-2.05%)	$2,677 (8.19%)
3 BR	$33.98	$3,398	$3,333 (1.93%)	$3,000 (13.25%)
4+ BR	$31.46	$4,050	$4,025 (0.62%)	$3,833 (5.65%)

Historical Rents in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Dorchester

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Dorchester. The average rent in Dorchester is currently $2,698 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Worcester, MA, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dorchester, Boston, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Dorchester, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 18.36% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.11% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA are about 5.99% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.44% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,150	$2,600	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Watertown Town, MA	$2,855	$2,400	$3,050	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,925	$3,325	$3,638
Cambridge, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$3,988	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,875
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,975

Top Neighborhoods Near Dorchester

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester. Some of these neighborhoods include South Quincy, Commonwealth, and Central Maverick Square - Paris Street. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA is currently around $3,498 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,498. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dorchester's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,115 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Dorchester. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,370	$2,500	$2,525
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,475	$2,950	$3,000
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,238	$2,950	$3,000	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,663	$3,000	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,100	$3,973	$3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,548	$3,350	$5,995	$3,250
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,925	$3,375	$3,300
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	$900	$2,400	$2,700	$3,313
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,800	$3,325	$3,325
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,525	$2,900	$3,850	$3,338
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,750	$3,400
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,330	$2,655	$3,348	$3,500
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,918	$3,300	$4,380	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,025	$3,050	$3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,673
North End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,050	$3,800	$3,699
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,950	$3,750
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,300	$3,800
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,813	$3,800
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,570	$4,600	$3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,498	$2,450	$3,250	$3,950
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,363	$2,950	$3,700	$3,963
West End, Boston, MA	$2,956	$3,765	$5,155	$3,995
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,138	$3,948	$4,150
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,250	$4,150
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,600	$4,300	$4,340
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$2,925	$4,000	$4,400
City Point, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,400	$4,200	$4,600
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,300	$3,800	$5,485	$5,115

Top Counties Near Dorchester

There are a total of 24 counties located by Dorchester, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,698. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 18 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Dorchester, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 18.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 8.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 5.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,600	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,150	$2,600	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,600	$2,625
Watertown Town, MA	$2,855	$2,400	$3,050	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,495	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,200	$2,925	$3,325	$3,638
Cambridge, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$3,988	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,488	$3,000	$3,800	$3,875
Newton, MA	$1,675	$2,550	$3,200	$3,975

Top Zipcodes Near Dorchester

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01604, Worcester, MA at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,720 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,275. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,655 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $43 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Dorchester, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02125, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,655	$3,100	$3,500
02124, Boston, MA	$1,995	$2,100	$2,750	$3,000
02127, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,000	$4,300
02118, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,565	$4,400	$3,900
02120, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,573	$4,195
02111, Boston, MA	$450	$4,170	$5,200	$4,720
02115, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,098	$4,125	$3,300
02116, Boston, MA	$2,688	$3,250	$5,550	$3,425
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,795	$3,398
02114, Boston, MA	$2,598	$3,588	$4,408	$3,710

Frequently Asked Questions - Dorchester Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Dorchester, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dorchester, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,220 and an average price per square feet of $52.17. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dorchester.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,435 and an average price per square feet of $44.90. There are a total of 31 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dorchester.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,896 and an average price per square feet of $36.92. There are a total of 120 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dorchester.

How have rent prices in Dorchester, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Dorchester, Boston, MA is around $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.