Rental Market Trends in Dorchester, MA

Q: What is the average rent in Dorchester, MA?

As of January 2026, the average rent in Dorchester, MA was $2,468/month.

What is the average rent in Dorchester, MA?

$2,468/month

Average Rent

692 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Dorchester, MA is $2,468 per month. This is 52% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Dorchester one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dorchester, you can expect to pay about $2,299 per month for a studio, $2,468 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,926 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,029 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$2,299/month

425 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,468/month

692 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,926/month

945 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,029/month

1,116 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,910/month

321 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$4,126/month

1,479 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$6,670/month

2,626 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,908/month

2,052 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,593/month

3,053 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,804/month

4,314 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,284/month

3,889 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$2,485/month

799 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$3,213/month

1,684 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,956/month

1,972 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$6,074/month

3,515 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dorchester, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $42 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

12% $1,001 - $1,500/month

21% $1,501 - $2,000/month

67% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dorchester, MA?

Because the average rent in Dorchester is $2,468, you’ll want to make about $8,226 per month or $98,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Dorchester, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Dorchester, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

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Dorchester, MA 02124

$2,250 - $3,710 Plus Fees

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24 Oyster Bay Rd,
Boston, MA 02125

$2,145 - $5,910 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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1943 Dorchester Ave,
Dorchester, MA 02124

$1,895 - $3,245 Total Monthly Price

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Property Management Companies in Dorchester, MA

John M Corcoran & Co

54

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10,869

Units
40

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5 Communities in Dorchester

Greystar

3,446

Communities
951,357

Units
887

Cities

3 Communities in Dorchester

Winn Companies

162

Communities
33,021

Units
114

Cities

3 Communities in Dorchester

Charlesgate Realty Group

25

Communities
1,403

Units
17

Cities

2 Communities in Dorchester

Maloney Properties, Inc

10

Communities
979

Units
10

Cities

2 Communities in Dorchester

The Community Builders, Inc.

12

Communities
1,272

Units
9

Cities

2 Communities in Dorchester

Willow Bridge

708

Communities
195,908

Units
339

Cities

1 Community in Dorchester

Bozzuto

383

Communities
118,539

Units
157

Cities

1 Community in Dorchester

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United States Massachusetts Dorchester Rental Trends

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.