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Apartments in Dorchester

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$3,300
4 Draper St Unit 3
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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Cat Friendly
Meeting Housing Hill
7
$3,700
15 Elder St Unit 1
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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Cat Friendly
Uphams Corner
1
$2,240
Meeting House
233 Hancock St Dorchester, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Meeting Housing Hill
1
$3,418
67Gre
67 Greenwich St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2025
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Fields Corner East
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$1,700
46 Everdean St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Fields Corner East
1
$2,900
64 Whitten St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
St. Marks
9
$3,700
94 E Cottage St Unit 2
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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Cat Friendly
Uphams Corner
1
$2,800
Large 1 Split In Allston
29 Southern Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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Codman Sq
1
$1,600
19 Downer Ave
Dorchester, MA
5 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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Dishwasher
Uphams Corner
0
$3,400
316-324 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
1
$2,600
1277Mas
1277 Massachusetts Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Uphams Corner
1
$3,000
11 Ridgewood St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner West
1
$3,400
37 Dix
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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St. Marks
1
$3,200
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36 Bellevue St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2025
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Bowdoin North
1
$3,200
33Tre
33 W Tremlett St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Codman Sq
7
$2,850
10 Gibson Street
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fields Corner West
$3,100
6 Boyd St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner West
$3,000
9 Payson Realty Llc
9 Payson Ave Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Uphams Corner
27
$2,625
Schoolhouse At Lower Mills
40 River Street Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
$2,650 - 2,700
Oded Kadosh - Saxton Street
65 Saxton St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Aug. 31, 2025
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Trinity Terrace
12 Trinity Terrace Dorchester, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Townhome
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Disability Access
Bowdoin North
0
$700 - 800
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ROOM
10 Gibson Street By The Room
10 Gibson Street, 2Nd Floor Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fields Corner West
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56-58 Bowdoin Ave
Dorchester, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
1
$3,000
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit
9 Abbotsford St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?

Dorchester Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,240 $2,240 - $2,240
2BR $2,650 $2,600 - $2,800
3BR $3,150 $2,900 - $3,420
4+BR $2,460 $1,600 - $3,700
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Dorchester, MA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 297 apartments available in Dorchester.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Dorchester is around $2,240 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Dorchester is around $2,650 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Dorchester, MA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, the average rent price is $2,650 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Dorchester, MA?

Based on average rent prices in Dorchester, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $90,000 to live comfortably.

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Dorchester:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2025 Dorchester Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2025 key findings and figures for the Dorchester rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Dorchester and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Dorchester average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Dorchester Rent Prices Decrease From May to June

Dorchester rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a -2.23% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,372.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Dorchester experienced a 0.78% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,703.0.

June Prices: Dorchester vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Dorchester and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Dorchester over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Dorchester suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Dorchester suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Dorchester suburbs.

June 2025 Pricing Trends: Dorchester vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Minneapolis, MN
$4,101
$3,197
$2,350
$2,316
$1,870
$1,341
$1,263
$1,247
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Dorchester Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Dorchester over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Dorchester average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Dorchester one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Dorchester and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Dorchester and suburbs

1 BR June 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR June 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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