Dot Block
1205-1211 Dorchester Ave,
Dorchester, MA 02125
$2,660 - $4,175 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Uphams Corner Dorchester, MA
A friendly community on the north side of the Dot
Walkable
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Diverse
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MBTA
People love living in Dorchester, and the Uphams Corner-Jones Hill section is no exception. Just a couple of blocks west of the University of Massachusetts Boston, Upham's Corner is a historic neighborhood located in Dorchester, roughly three miles south of Downtown Boston. The neighborhood is mostly residential, full of big, beautiful houses and several lush public parks. The northwest corner of the neighborhood contains a cluster of shops, cafes, and other businesses, as well as the Strand Theatre, a historic, beautifully restored performing arts venue.
Upham's Corner contains the oldest house in Boston, the James Blake House, built in 1661. It is also the location of the Dorchester North Burying Ground, dating back to 1633 and containing some of Dorchester's most famous founding citizens, including William Stoughton -- the Chief Justice during the Salem witch trials of 1692. This burial ground also contains 40 unknown Revolutionary War soldiers.
Upham's Corner is very walkable and bicycle-friendly with dedicated bike lanes. Mass transit is also available with MBTA. The train is available from the Uphams Corner station, located off Dudley Street. In addition to UMass Boston, Upham's Corner is convenient to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Joe Moakley Park, the historic Strand Theater, Carson Beach, and Harbor Walk.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Uphams Corner is $1,700 for a studio, $1,647 for one bedroom, $1,998 for two bedrooms, and $2,493 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uphams Corner has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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496 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,700/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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616 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,647/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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804 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,998/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,087 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,493/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Uphams Corner - Dorchester, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Uphams Corner - Dorchester, MA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Uphams Corner - Dorchester, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Uphams Corner - Dorchester, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
- Squantum Point Park
Commuter Rail
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.