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Apartments in Dorchester

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Trinity Terrace
12 Trinity Terrace Dorchester, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Townhome
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Disability Access
Bowdoin North
5
$2,650
143 Boston St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
17
$3,600
124 Boston St #2
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2024
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$2,200
Dorset Square Residences
5.0
15 Argyle Ter Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Jun. 7, 2024
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
St. Marks
7
$4,800
74 Georgia St
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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9
$3,900
161 Boston St #1
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2024
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Surface Parking
7
$4,200
157 Boston St #33
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2024
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Surface Parking
Dishwasher
4
$2,650
600 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Uphams Corner
10
$3,700
35 Sudan St
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
9
$2,750
389 Centre St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
St. Marks
7
$2,350
4-6 Trull St
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Uphams Corner
12
$3,000
51 Stanley St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
14
$2,550
336 Adams St Apt 23
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
26
$2,950
17 Winter St Apt 16
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Meeting Housing Hill
15
$2,850
19 Winter St Apt 11
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
7
$2,200
235 Savin Hill Ave #1l
Dorchester, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Dishwasher
13
$2,800
24 W Cottage St Apt 3
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Brunswick King
10
$3,300
20 W Tremlett St #3
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
27
$2,625
Schoolhouse At Lower Mills
40 River Street Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
12
$3,300
428 Columbia Rd #1
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Uphams Corner
19
$3,800
103 Homestead St Apt 2
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
7
$2,850
10 Gibson Street
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fields Corner West
18
$3,400
64 Whitten St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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Storage
Disability Access
St. Marks
16
$2,200
41 Rockwell St Apt 1
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Disability Access
West Lower Mills
14
$2,700
20 Fairmount St
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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West Lower Mills
27
$3,500
62 Burt St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Ashmont
12
$3,500
15 Wolcott St
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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$3,750
47-49 Walnut St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
10
$2,350
Victory
5-15 Victory Rd Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Fields Corner East
9
$3,418
119Arm
119 Armandine St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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West Lower Mills
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?

Dorchester Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,180 $2,150 - $2,200
1BR $2,280 $2,200 - $2,630
2BR $2,680 $2,350 - $2,950
3BR $3,350 $2,660 - $3,890
4+BR $3,600 $2,850 - $4,800
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 320 apartments available in Dorchester.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Dorchester is around $2,180 per month.

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 $2,280 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 $2,680 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 $2,680 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,620 per month.

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

Based on average rent prices in Dorchester, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $87,000 to live comfortably.

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Dorchester:
May Rent Report

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

$2,700
$2,030
$1,350
$680
$0
Jun. 2023
Jul. 2023
Aug. 2023
Sep. 2023
Oct. 2023
Nov. 2023
Dec. 2023
Jan. 2024
Feb. 2024
Mar. 2024
Apr. 2024
May. 2024
1 BR       2 BR

Dorchester Rent Prices Increase From April to May

Dorchester rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 7.21% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,081.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Dorchester experienced a 1.03% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,637.0.

May 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.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: Dorchester vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
$2,336
$1,913
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$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 May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 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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