Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2025
Last updated on September 27, 2025
Last updated on September 27, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,797. This is +42%, or $822, higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,797. This is +42%, or $822, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Dorchester, Boston, MA have decreased by 9% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,866. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA costs about $2,770 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,795. Houses for rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $2,562 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,825 | 9% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 6% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 13% | 19% | |
Studio | $2,200 | 27% | 17% |
Comparables | ||
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Fields Corner West | $3,100 | |
Franklin Field North | $1,990 | |
Franklin Field South | $2,827 | |
Neponset Port Norfolk | $2,700 | |
Wellington Hill | $2,850 | |
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills | $3,250 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $2,866 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 21% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,170 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,562
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
19%
Fields Corner West
Average rent
$3,100
Franklin Field North
Average rent
$1,990
Franklin Field South
Average rent
$2,827
Neponset Port Norfolk
Average rent
$2,700
Wellington Hill
Average rent
$2,850
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills
Average rent
$3,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,866
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
21%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,170
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dorchester, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Dorchester, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 10% lower than the median rent in Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Dorchester townhouse for rent in Boston
30 Hill Top St, Boston, MA 02124
2 beds
1 bath
$2,130
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
3d ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
15h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,670–$3,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,670–$3,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester townhouse for rent in Boston
30 Hill Top St, Boston, MA 02124
2 beds
1 bath
$2,130
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
15h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,670–$3,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester townhouse for rent in Boston
30 Hill Top St, Boston, MA 02124
2 beds
1 bath
$2,130
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
3d ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
15h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,670–$3,595
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester townhouse for rent in Boston
30 Hill Top St, Boston, MA 02124
2 beds
1 bath
$2,130
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31