Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 27, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Fields Corner West | $3,050 | |
Franklin Field North | $3,000 | |
Franklin Field South | $3,063 | |
Neponset Port Norfolk | $2,800 | |
Wellington Hill | $3,200 | |
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills | $3,200 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,425 | 47% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 27% | - | |
Rooms | $1,195 | - | - |
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%
Fields Corner West
Average rent
$3,050
Franklin Field North
Average rent
$3,000
Franklin Field South
Average rent
$3,063
Neponset Port Norfolk
Average rent
$2,800
Wellington Hill
Average rent
$3,200
West Codman Hill West Lower Mills
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
47%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,195
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.
Median rent prices in Dorchester, Boston, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fields Corner West, Boston, MA.
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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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5d+ ago
Dorchester house for rent in Boston
84 Granite Ave, Boston, MA 02124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
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
1 bath
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,716
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
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 house for rent in Boston
84 Granite Ave, Boston, MA 02124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,716
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
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 house for rent in Boston
84 Granite Ave, Boston, MA 02124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$2,716
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Dorchester apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5h ago
Verified
1220 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,740–$3,595
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
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Dorchester house for rent in Boston
84 Granite Ave, Boston, MA 02124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent