Average Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Dorchester, Boston, MA Rents

Dorchester rentals average $1,950 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 $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,783 (289.19%) year-over-year from $617 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-5.04%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.20%) year-over-year from $2,767 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.59%) year-over-year from $3,150 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.24%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $3,800. 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 up by 17.55% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$60.50	$2,400	$617 (289.19%)	$1,229 (95.25%)
1 BR	$39.96	$2,200	$2,317 (-5.04%)	$1,900 (15.79%)
2 BR	$33.71	$2,800	$2,767 (1.20%)	$2,640 (6.06%)
3 BR	$32.62	$3,200	$3,150 (1.59%)	$3,000 (6.67%)
4+ BR	$29.89	$3,800	$3,717 (2.24%)	$3,683 (3.17%)

Historical Rents in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Dorchester

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Dorchester. The average rent in Dorchester is currently $2,625 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,775, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dorchester, Boston, MA is Newton, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 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 11.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,700	$2,100
Quincy, MA	$1,725	$2,100	$2,550	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,150	$2,950	$2,838
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,850	$2,900
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,000	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$2,995	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,725	$3,000	$3,520	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,310	$2,750	$3,700	$3,650
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,500	$3,000	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Dorchester

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA is currently around $3,000 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,000. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Dorchester's average rent, which is actually $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 $5,100 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	$1,595	$2,300	$2,600	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,875	$2,325	$2,400
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,525	$2,500
Quincy Point, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,375	$2,700	$2,650
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,100	$2,800	$2,800
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,450	$2,800	$2,800
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,900	$2,950
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,895	$3,214	$2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,950
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,563	$2,600	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$2,800	$3,175
North End, Boston, MA	$2,750	$2,600	$3,655	$3,380
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,200	$3,125	$3,400
West End, Boston, MA	$2,815	$3,455	$4,535	$3,546
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,018	$3,333	$3,985	$3,550
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,320	$2,900	$3,663	$3,700
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$3,098	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$1,575	$3,485	$4,378	$3,850
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,850	$3,925
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,288	$3,470	$4,790	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,800	$5,130	$5,100

Top Counties Near Dorchester

There are a total of 25 counties located by Dorchester, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Everett, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 20 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 $3,700, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Dorchester, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 11.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 1.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 1.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,700	$2,100
Quincy, MA	$1,725	$2,100	$2,550	$2,500
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,150	$2,950	$2,838
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,850	$2,900
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,000	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,425	$2,600	$2,995	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,725	$3,000	$3,520	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,310	$2,750	$3,700	$3,650
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,500	$3,000	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Dorchester

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,950. A total of 15 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 $1,775 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,913. That's at least $51 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 $2,325 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,825 per month. Which comes out to $36 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	$1,475	$2,350	$2,900	$3,380
02124, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,125	$2,700	$2,950
02127, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,200	$3,950	$3,900
02118, Boston, MA	$450	$3,350	$4,193	$3,875
02120, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$3,498	$4,200
02111, Boston, MA	$3,090	$3,750	$4,300	$4,000
02115, Boston, MA	$3,050	$2,950	$4,075	$3,450
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,750	$4,000
02215, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,900	$3,314	$2,900
02114, Boston, MA	$2,621	$3,130	$4,438	$3,455

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 $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $60.50. There are a total of 3 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 $2,175 and an average price per square feet of $39.96. There are a total of 22 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $33.71. 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 2.89%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, 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.