Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Dorchester, Boston, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dorchester
$2,690/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Dorchester is $2,690 per month as of November 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $790 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dorchester
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dorchester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dorchester, Boston, MA
Average rent prices in Dorchester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,651, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Dorchester run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,232 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,275 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,547 | 13% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fields Corner West | $3,200 | |
Franklin Field North | $2,800 | |
Franklin Field South | $2,918 | |
Neponset Port Norfolk | $2,700 | |
Wellington Hill | $2,500 | |
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,651 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $3,325 | No Change | 21% | |
Houses | $3,350 | No Change | 29% | |
Rooms | $1,530 | - | 21% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,232
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,547
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
11%
Fields Corner West
Average rent
$3,200
Franklin Field North
Average rent
$2,800
Franklin Field South
Average rent
$2,918
Neponset Port Norfolk
Average rent
$2,700
Wellington Hill
Average rent
$2,500
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,651
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,325
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
Last year
29%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,530
Last year
21%
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
42%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA is 16% lower than the median rent in Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Dorchester condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Dorchester condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
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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 $2,690 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dorchester?
Average rent prices in Dorchester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Dorchester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dorchester is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $790 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 $108,000/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).