What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

One-bedroom apartments in Dorchester average around $2,700 per month in 2025, down 3.2% from the previous year. These units typically offer around 610 square feet of living space.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Dorchester average around $3,200 per month in 2025, remaining relatively stable from 2024. These units provide around 821 square feet of space on average.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Dorchester average around $3,400 per month in 2025, down 8.5% from the previous year. These larger units offer around 4,903 square feet of living space.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

Dorchester's rental market averaged around $3,000 per month across all property types in 2025, up 2.0% year over year. Rent varies significantly by season, with June seeing the highest prices at about 30% above December rates.

What is the average apartment size in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

Apartments in Dorchester average around 1,610 square feet across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at around 548 square feet, while three-bedroom units are the largest at around 4,903 square feet.

What type of apartment is most common in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Dorchester, Boston, with about 6 listings available monthly. One-bedroom units follow closely with about 5 listings per month.

What type of apartment is least common in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

Studio apartments have the lowest availability in Dorchester, Boston, with about 1 listing per month on average. Three-bedroom units are also relatively limited with about 3 listings available monthly.

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46 Fuller St #48-1, Boston, MA 02124

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46 Fuller St #46-3, Boston, MA 02124

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$2,795

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947 Adams St #947, Boston, MA 02124

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47 Cedar St #49, Boston, MA 02126

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$2,800

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35 Dunlap St #2, Boston, MA 02124

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316 Talbot Ave, Boston, MA 02124

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