Average Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical Dorchester, Boston, MA Rents

Dorchester rentals average $3,512 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $612 (38.63%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $2,195. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (13.41%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.51%) year-over-year from $2,758 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (4.84%) year-over-year from $3,100 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.61%) year-over-year from $4,133 to $4,200. 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 0.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.49	$2,195	$1,583 (38.63%)	$2,889 (-24.03%)
1 BR	$4.68	$2,325	$2,050 (13.41%)	$2,138 (8.77%)
2 BR	$2.89	$2,800	$2,758 (1.51%)	$2,367 (18.31%)
3 BR	$2.36	$3,250	$3,100 (4.84%)	$2,633 (23.42%)
4+ BR	$0.48	$4,200	$4,133 (1.61%)	$3,098 (35.56%)

Historical Rents in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Dorchester

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Dorchester. The average rent in Dorchester is currently $3,300 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,455, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dorchester, Boston, MA is Brookline, 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 49.45% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.12% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,310	$2,575	$2,536
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,509	$3,000	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,793	$2,650	$3,175	$3,150
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,548	$2,838	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,821	$3,036	$3,785	$3,559
Boston, MA	$2,774	$3,399	$4,000	$3,657
Somerville, MA	$2,063	$2,800	$3,700	$3,850
Brookline, MA	$2,015	$3,000	$3,575	$4,000
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Dorchester

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and Beacon Hill. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA is currently around $3,715 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,715. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dorchester's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,176 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Dorchester. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,953	$3,534	$3,176
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,455	$3,000	$3,348	$3,200
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$3,550	$4,100	$3,475
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,165	$4,675	$3,500
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,850	$3,525
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,400	$3,700	$3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,452	$2,900	$3,620
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,000	$3,350	$4,395	$3,643
West End, Boston, MA	$3,100	$3,546	$5,030	$3,695
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,825	$2,350	$3,000	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,403	$4,719	$3,715
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,035	$3,000	$3,500	$3,750
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,143	$3,500	$4,721	$3,816
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,426	$4,500	$3,865
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,870	$4,516	$3,920
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,304	$3,745	$5,600	$4,025
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,245	$4,002	$4,658	$4,035
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,800	$4,725	$4,170
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,843	$4,200	$4,225
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,607	$5,800	$4,450
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,225	$4,500

Top Counties Near Dorchester

There are a total of 21 counties located by Dorchester, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Quincy, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,455. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Dorchester, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 49.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 6.13% 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 chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,310	$2,575	$2,536
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,225	$2,700	$2,584
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,509	$3,000	$2,900
Watertown Town, MA	$2,793	$2,650	$3,175	$3,150
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,548	$2,838	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,821	$3,036	$3,785	$3,559
Boston, MA	$2,774	$3,399	$4,000	$3,657
Somerville, MA	$2,063	$2,800	$3,700	$3,850
Brookline, MA	$2,015	$3,000	$3,575	$4,000
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Dorchester

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,600. A total of 14 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02169, Quincy, MA at $2,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,650 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,455. That's at least $5 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 $2,816 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,591 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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
02122, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,600	$3,100	$3,200
02125, Boston, MA	$150	$2,350	$2,850	$3,600
02124, Boston, MA	$3,747	$3,881	$3,150	$3,416
02119, Boston, MA	$138	$2,500	$2,895	$3,400
02127, Boston, MA	$2,780	$3,150	$3,779	$4,250
02118, Boston, MA	$2,974	$3,399	$4,737	$3,733
02130, Boston, MA	$2,235	$2,675	$3,200	$3,500
02120, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,550	$4,650
02210, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,810	$5,036	$4,110
02111, Boston, MA	$3,172	$3,768	$5,044	$4,300

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 $3,500. 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 $3,512 and an average price per square feet of $4.49. There are a total of 12 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 $2,714 and an average price per square feet of $4.68. There are a total of 34 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $2.89. There are a total of 60 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 0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Dorchester, Boston, MA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.