Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Dorchester, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Dorchester
$3,000/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Dorchester is $3,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dorchester
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dorchester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dorchester, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Dorchester have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dorchester, Boston, MA
Rent prices in Dorchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dorchester is $3,200, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Dorchester run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,065 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 |  9% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 13% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fields Corner West | $2,800 | |
Franklin Field North | $2,700 | |
Franklin Field South | $3,000 | |
Neponset Port Norfolk | $2,800 | |
Wellington Hill | $2,525 | |
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 21% | - | |
Rooms | $1,330 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
13%
Fields Corner West
Average rent
$2,800
Franklin Field North
Average rent
$2,700
Franklin Field South
Average rent
$3,000
Neponset Port Norfolk
Average rent
$2,800
Wellington Hill
Average rent
$2,525
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
21%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,330
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.
How does rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Dorchester and Fields Corner West by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dorchester
58%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 7% higher than the median rent in Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$3,735
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$3,735
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$3,735
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,779–$3,735
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
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Frequently asked questions for Dorchester, Boston, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Dorchester rental market.
How much is rent in Dorchester?
The average rent in Dorchester is $3,000 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dorchester?
Average rent prices in Dorchester have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Dorchester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dorchester is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dorchester?
To comfortably afford rent in Dorchester, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).