Average Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Dorchester, Boston, MA Rents

Dorchester rentals average $1,613 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $335 (-17.20%) year-over-year from $1,948 to $1,613. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-2.27%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.34%) year-over-year from $2,684 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (10.87%) year-over-year from $3,067 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (6.19%) year-over-year from $3,767 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 up by 9.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.27	$1,613	$1,948 (-17.20%)	$2,481 (-35.00%)
1 BR	$3.54	$2,150	$2,200 (-2.27%)	$2,396 (-10.25%)
2 BR	$2.88	$2,800	$2,684 (4.34%)	$2,467 (13.51%)
3 BR	$2.44	$3,400	$3,067 (10.87%)	$2,817 (20.71%)
4+ BR	$0.48	$4,000	$3,767 (6.19%)	$3,446 (16.08%)

Historical Rents in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Dorchester

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Dorchester. The average rent in Dorchester is currently $3,035 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 $3,800 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 10.08% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.27% more affordable. 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 14 total cities near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,700	$2,150	$2,600	$2,550
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,175	$2,600	$2,550
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,200	$2,800	$2,600
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,175	$2,625	$2,698
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,733	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,167	$2,775	$3,300	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,698
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,100	$3,750
Brookline, MA	$2,038	$2,800	$3,800	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Dorchester

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and Columbia Point. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA is currently around $3,800 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dorchester's average rent, which is only $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $5,685 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$175	$2,450	$2,900	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$210	$2,700	$3,595	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,800	$3,600
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,200	$3,725	$3,650
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,230	$3,435	$4,121	$3,795
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,450	$5,350	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,085	$2,700	$3,825	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,790	$3,500	$4,200	$3,963
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,098	$3,840	$4,675	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,800	$3,200	$4,500	$4,010
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,238	$2,900	$3,700	$5,685

Top Counties Near Dorchester

There are a total of 11 counties located by Dorchester, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Weymouth Town, MA, Quincy, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,035. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,800, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Dorchester, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 10.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 2.27% more affordable 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
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,700	$2,150	$2,600	$2,550
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,175	$2,600	$2,550
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,200	$2,800	$2,600
Chelsea, MA	$1,600	$2,175	$2,625	$2,698
Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,733	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,167	$2,775	$3,300	$3,400
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,500	$3,600
Newton, MA	$1,973	$2,350	$2,800	$3,698
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$4,100	$3,750
Brookline, MA	$2,038	$2,800	$3,800	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Dorchester

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,498. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,681. 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 $3,104 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,625 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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
02118, Boston, MA	$2,763	$3,500	$4,250	$3,995
02116, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,475	$5,200	$4,200
02128, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,350	$3,000	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,600	$2,733	$3,000	$3,000

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 $3,400. 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 $1,613 and an average price per square feet of $2.27. There are a total of 2 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $3.54. There are a total of 24 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 $2.88. There are a total of 61 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Dorchester, Boston, MA is around $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.