Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Average rent in
Dorchester, Boston, MA

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Last updated on March 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,938. This is +54%, or $1,028, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,938

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,938. This is +54%, or $1,028, higher than the national average.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
53%
42%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 6% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA costs about $2,716 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,580. Houses for rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,469

7%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,800

9%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,297

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,740

13%

16%

Studio

$2,115

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,115

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,469

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,740

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

16%

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$2,938
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.

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84 Granite Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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84 Granite Ave, Boston, MA 02124

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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

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1–2 beds

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$2,740–$3,595

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1200 Adams St #606 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$3,850

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