Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Average rent in
Dorchester, Boston, MA

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,750. This is +45%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,750

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,750. This is +45%, or $850, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

60%
36%
4%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,660 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,750. Houses for rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,225.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,478

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,750

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$3,740

13%

-

Studio

$2,030

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,030

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,478

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,740

Last 30 days

13%

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$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 20% lower than the median rent in Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.

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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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available May 31

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

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5d+ ago

Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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

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3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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