Average Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Dorchester, Boston, MA Rents

Dorchester rentals average $2,283 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $841 (58.32%) year-over-year from $1,442 to $2,283. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-2.81%) year-over-year from $2,518 to $2,448. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $20 (0.66%) year-over-year from $2,955 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.01%) year-over-year from $3,317 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.13%) year-over-year from $3,917 to $4,000. 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 1.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$61.70	$2,283	$1,442 (58.32%)	$1,028 (122.08%)
1 BR	$42.76	$2,448	$2,518 (-2.81%)	$2,042 (19.88%)
2 BR	$35.82	$2,975	$2,955 (0.66%)	$2,685 (10.78%)
3 BR	$32.79	$3,250	$3,317 (-2.01%)	$3,000 (8.33%)
4+ BR	$31.38	$4,000	$3,917 (2.13%)	$3,667 (9.09%)

Historical Rents in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Dorchester

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Dorchester. The average rent in Dorchester is currently $2,850 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 Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 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 20.04% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA are about 9.31% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.19% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,048	$2,600	$2,400
Braintree Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,425	$2,650
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,250	$2,700	$2,655
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,673	$2,698
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$2,900	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,400	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,545
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,955	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$2,980	$3,850	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Dorchester

There are a total of 46 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 46 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 $3,413 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,413. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dorchester's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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	$2,355	$2,600	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,895	$2,895
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,138	$2,650	$2,900	$3,000
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$2,395	$2,600	$3,100	$3,025
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,840	$3,950	$3,100
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,775	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,300
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,850	$3,350	$3,325
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,650	$3,398
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,665	$3,420	$3,400
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,600	$3,500
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,338	$2,900	$3,500
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,548
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,650	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$3,048	$3,625
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,763	$2,700	$3,350	$3,650
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,313	$2,900	$3,900	$3,675
City Point, Boston, MA	$350	$3,200	$3,700	$3,700
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,675	$3,300	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,600	$4,500	$3,800
West End, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,555	$5,025	$3,805
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,350	$3,375	$4,243	$3,825
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$2,950	$3,900	$3,840
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,400	$4,125	$3,900
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,750	$3,850	$4,050
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,017	$3,600	$4,498	$4,100
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,985	$2,950	$3,800	$4,125
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,795	$4,000	$4,300
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,850	$4,200	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,835	$5,648	$4,790

Top Counties Near Dorchester

There are a total of 28 counties located by Dorchester, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Braintree Town, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,850. 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 $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Dorchester, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 20.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 6.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 8.39% 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	$1,550	$2,048	$2,600	$2,400
Braintree Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,425	$2,650
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,250	$2,700	$2,655
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,673	$2,698
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$2,900	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,950	$3,400	$3,400
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,545
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,955	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,550	$2,980	$3,850	$3,800

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 $3,200. A total of 14 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 $4,325 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $60 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 $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,134 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	$2,283	$2,550	$3,218	$3,300
02124, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,500	$2,700	$3,125
02127, Boston, MA	$1,175	$3,000	$4,000	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,600	$4,200	$3,800
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,135	$3,600	$4,325
02111, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,650	$5,150	$3,735
02115, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$4,000	$3,200
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,475	$5,300	$3,500
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,875	$4,050	$3,200
02114, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,440	$4,385	$3,565

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 $3,200. 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 $2,283 and an average price per square feet of $61.70. There are a total of 4 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 $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $42.76. There are a total of 51 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 $2,975 and an average price per square feet of $35.82. There are a total of 138 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 0.58%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, 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 $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.