Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 27, 2025

Average rent in
Dorchester, Boston, MA

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.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,797

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

60%
40%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Dorchester, Boston, MA

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Dorchester, Boston, MA

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

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in Dorchester, Boston, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Dorchester, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.

Dorchester

Median rent price$2,797
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by57%

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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Discover rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA

30 Hill Top St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Dorchester townhouse for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,130

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Gallivan Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

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

527 Gallivan Blvd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

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