Average Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Dorchester, Boston, MA Rents

Dorchester rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,200 (177.78%) year-over-year from $675 to $1,875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $87 (3.59%) year-over-year from $2,413 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-2.27%) year-over-year from $2,865 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (1.81%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $3,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.44%) year-over-year from $3,767 to $3,750. 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 13.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$72.00	$1,875	$675 (177.78%)	$1,196 (56.79%)
1 BR	$44.00	$2,500	$2,413 (3.59%)	$1,850 (35.14%)
2 BR	$35.33	$2,800	$2,865 (-2.27%)	$2,650 (5.66%)
3 BR	$32.73	$3,275	$3,217 (1.81%)	$3,033 (7.97%)
4+ BR	$31.69	$3,750	$3,767 (-0.44%)	$3,567 (5.14%)

Historical Rents in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Dorchester

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Dorchester. The average rent in Dorchester is currently $2,900 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dorchester, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 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 7.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.13% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,900	$2,213	$2,647	$2,650
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,425	$2,723	$2,925
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,825	$3,250	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Dorchester

There are a total of 35 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, South Quincy, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 35 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 $3,200 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dorchester's average rent, which is only $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 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
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,355	$2,635	$2,644
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,325	$2,600	$3,225	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,150	$3,200
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,620	$3,250	$3,238
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,995	$4,000	$3,275	$3,375
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,875	$4,650	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

Top Counties Near Dorchester

There are a total of 28 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 $2,913. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Dorchester, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 6.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 5.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,900	$2,213	$2,647	$2,650
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,700	$2,425	$2,723	$2,925
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,825	$3,250	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

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 $3,200. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $54 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 $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $40 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	$2,000	$2,550	$3,183	$3,238
02124, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,375	$2,500	$3,000
02127, Boston, MA	$350	$2,750	$3,995	$3,970
02118, Boston, MA	$1,400	$3,403	$4,000	$3,675
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,075	$3,900
02111, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,700	$5,000	$3,848
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,360	$4,470	$3,550

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 $3,100. 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $72.00. 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $44.00. There are a total of 45 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $35.33. There are a total of 122 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 1.78%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, 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 $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.