Average Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Dorchester, Boston, MA Rents

Dorchester rentals average $2,350 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $10 (0.49%) year-over-year from $2,040 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-3.16%) year-over-year from $2,375 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (7.41%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (4.15%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $3,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (5.88%) year-over-year from $3,967 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 17.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.22	$2,050	$2,040 (0.49%)	$2,108 (-2.77%)
1 BR	$3.40	$2,300	$2,375 (-3.16%)	$2,500 (-8.00%)
2 BR	$3.05	$2,900	$2,700 (7.41%)	$2,467 (17.57%)
3 BR	$2.55	$3,350	$3,217 (4.15%)	$2,821 (18.76%)
4+ BR	$0.60	$4,200	$3,967 (5.88%)	$3,558 (18.03%)

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 $3,105 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $1,975, 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 $3,999 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 20.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA are about 2.58% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.94% more affordable. 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
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,625	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,000	$2,199	$2,600	$2,625
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$2,850	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,833	$3,000	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,485	$3,500
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,775	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,150	$4,086	$3,807
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$3,100	$3,743	$3,828
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,600	$3,863
Newton, MA	$1,250	$2,400	$3,050	$3,999

Top Neighborhoods Near Dorchester

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester. Some of these neighborhoods include Beacon Hill, St. Elizabeth's, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near Dorchester, Boston, MA is currently around $3,650 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,650. 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, Beacon Hill has the most affordable average rent at $3,150 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 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
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,050	$4,200	$3,150
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,700	$3,200	$3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,350
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,000	$2,900	$3,400
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,975	$3,500
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,612	$2,950	$3,600
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,525	$3,425	$5,775	$3,600
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$3,150	$3,550	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,988	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,255	$3,590	$4,260	$3,720
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$4,000	$3,750
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,570	$3,350	$4,600	$3,900
South End, Boston, MA	$2,635	$3,705	$4,200	$3,905
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,150	$3,000	$3,805	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,160	$3,698	$4,825	$4,255
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,600	$5,500

Top Counties Near Dorchester

There are a total of 16 counties located by Dorchester, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Quincy, MA, and Revere, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,105. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $1,975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,999, Newton, MA is the most expensive county by Dorchester, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 20.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 7.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 2.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,625	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,000	$2,199	$2,600	$2,625
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$2,850	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,833	$3,000	$3,000
Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,485	$3,500
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,775	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,150	$4,086	$3,807
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$3,100	$3,743	$3,828
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,750	$3,600	$3,863
Newton, MA	$1,250	$2,400	$3,050	$3,999

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 $3,450. 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 $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,525. That's at least $6 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 $3,198 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,813 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	$2,398	$3,563	$4,500	$3,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,750	$6,000	$4,000
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,125	$3,000
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,833	$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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $5.22. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.40. There are a total of 29 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 $2,863 and an average price per square feet of $3.05. There are a total of 74 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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.