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Apartments in Dorchester

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$2,750
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit With Parking And Storage!
46 Lyon St Unit 5 Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Meeting Housing Hill
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$2,500
47-49 Walnut St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,000
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit
9 Abbotsford St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Egleston Square
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$3,000
11 Ridgewood St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner West
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$2,900
64 Whitten St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,418
45She
45-47 Shepton St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,500
Large 1 Split In Allston
29 Southern Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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Codman Sq
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$3,418
56Eve
56 Everton St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Feb. 1, 2025
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$3,600
Large 3 Bed Unit In Allston Near The Green Line
959 Dorchester St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,400
37 Dix
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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St. Marks
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$4,000
620 Dudley St
Dorchester, MA
5 BR | Available Now
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$3,900
Charming Furnished 4-bed Home In Vibrant Dorchester – Short-term Lease Available!
300 Bowdoin St Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Meeting Housing Hill
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$2,500
79 Rosseter St
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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$2,350
184-190 Washington St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,625
Schoolhouse At Lower Mills
40 River Street Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,850
10 Gibson Street
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner West
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$2,650
Hartwell St #4-6
4-6 Hartwell St Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,700
20 Fairmount St
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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10 Gibson Street By The Room
10 Gibson Street, 2Nd Floor Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner West
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191 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA
Studio | Available Now
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56-58 Bowdoin Ave
Dorchester, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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Trinity Terrace
12 Trinity Terrace Dorchester, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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Bowdoin North
$3,600
22 Downer Ave
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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$3,750
Modern 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom With Stainless Steel Appliances And In Unit Laundry
31 Mather St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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$4,000
1631Dor
1631 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
4 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
1BR $2,560 $2,350 - $2,650
2BR $2,630 $2,500 - $2,750
3BR $3,400 $2,900 - $3,750
4+BR $3,750 $2,850 - $4,000
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 251 apartments available in Dorchester.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Dorchester is around $2,560 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 $2,630 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 $2,630 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 per month.

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

Based on average rent prices in Dorchester, to afford a one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $102,000 to live comfortably.

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Dorchester:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Dorchester Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 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 Increase From November to December

Dorchester rent prices increased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 4.3% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,573.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Dorchester experienced a 0.84% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,747.0.

December Prices: Dorchester vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Dorchester and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased 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.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Dorchester vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$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 on the rise. 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 December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable 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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