1943 DOT Ave
1943 Dorchester Ave,
Dorchester, MA 02124
$3,095 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Ashmont Boston, MA
A tightly-knit community in lower Dorchester.
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Public Transportation
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Historic
Ashmont is a charming suburban district on the southern end of Boston’s Dorchester area. Several public parks are easily accessible from anywhere in the neighborhood, including the huge Dorchester Park to the south and Roberts Playground on the west side. Walking to the numerous schools and libraries is a breeze, and the rows of shops, cafes, and pubs along Adams Street and Dorchester Avenue can be quickly reached on foot as well. With Carney Hospital nearby, Ashmont is an excellent location for healthcare professionals. Downtown Boston is only about twenty minutes away by car, and MBTA Red Line service puts the whole city at your fingertips even without the use of a personal vehicle.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Ashmont is $2,066 for a studio, $2,333 for one bedroom, and $2,449 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashmont has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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462 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,066/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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660 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,333/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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839 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,449/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ashmont - Boston, MA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Ashmont - Boston, MA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Ashmont - Boston, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Ashmont - Boston, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Squantum Point Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.