Baker Chocolate Factory
1200-1220 Adams St,
Dorchester, MA 02124
$2,361 - $3,850 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Dorchester
Dorchester, MA Area Guide
A premier destination just south of downtown Boston
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University
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As Boston’s largest neighborhood, Dorchester offers a diverse selection of scenery, entertainment, restaurants, and opportunities just five miles south of Downtown Boston. With unbeatable access to Boston’s multitude of attractions and amenities, Dorchester provides a premier location for commuters and big-city lovers.
Students renting in Dorchester have come to the right place. Apartments in this neighborhood have convenient access to Boston’s branch of the University of Massachusetts and related historic attractions like the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Families looking for a respite from the bustle of big city living can stroll the nature trails along the Neponset River Reservation or attend family-friendly community events at neighboring Dorchester Park.
Adventure with family and friends to the historic Franklin Park Zoo, try one of the many delicious local restaurants, explore boutique shops, and enjoy various entertainment venues around this coastal town. Luckily for locals, this neighborhood is one of the less expensive areas in Boston. How much does it cost to live in Dorchester? Average rent comes in at $3,017, which is about 8% less expensive than average city rent. Luxury apartments are abundant in Dorchester, as are standard apartment and condo rentals- there’s something for every renter in this lively Boston neighborhood!
Explore the City
Dorchester Heights monument
View of Boston’s South End
Southern Boston’s skyline
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dorchester, MA is $2,294 for a studio, $2,402 for one bedroom, $2,993 for two bedrooms, and $4,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dorchester has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,402/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$5,254/month
2,309 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,688/month
3,976 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,430/month
2,553 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dorchester, MA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
81
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
68
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
65
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Squantum Point Park
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Castle Island
Commuter Rail
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 February 2026.