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$2,600
16 Norwood St
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Neponset
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$2,430
Dorset Square Residences
5.0
15 Argyle Ter Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 11, 2026
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St. Marks
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$2,200 - 2,450
56-58 Bowdoin Ave
Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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$2,900
Newly Renovated 1st Floor Unit
95 Draper St Unit 1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Meeting Housing Hill
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$1,551
16 Ronald St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Bowdoin North
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$2,900
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit
95 Draper St Unit 3 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Meeting Housing Hill
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$2,400
971-973 Blue Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Franklin Field South
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$2,800
76 West Cottage
76 W Cottage St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Brunswick King
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$2,900
64 Whitten St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Sep. 10, 2026
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St. Marks
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$3,300
94 E Cottage St Unit 2
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
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$3,650
Newly Renovated 4-bed Penthouse Unit With Easy Access To Highway And Public Transportation!
69 Adams St Unit 2 Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Meeting Housing Hill
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$3,950
355 Adams St
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner East
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$2,200
42 Barry St Apt 2
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Bowdoin North
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$1,820
48 Coffey St Apt 5D
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Neponset
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$2,400
Sunderland St #3
3 Sunderland St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,600
17 Middleton
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 11, 2026
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Franklin Field South
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$3,100
Newly Renovated!
10 Westcott St Unit 2 Dorchester, MA
3 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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$2,850
10 Gibson Street
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Fields Corner West
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$4,225
37 Dix
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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St. Marks
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$3,250
735 Washington Street #2
735 Washington St #1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
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$2,700
Painted First Floor 3 Bd 1 Bath Available For Rent Now With In-unit Laundry Hook-ups
6 Althea St #1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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St. Marks
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$2,900
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit
9 Abbotsford St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Egleston Square
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$2,350
184-190 Washington St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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$2,400
Willowwood #95
95 Willowwood St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Franklin Field South
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$4,450
No Broker Fee | Renovated Penthouse 2 Bed, 2 Bath With In-unit Laundry
959 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
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$467
1460 1474 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA
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Fields Corner East
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$4,500
2 Months Free! No Fee! Luxury Apt W. Laundry In Unit. 2 Parking Spots Inc. Pet Friendly!
19 Pleasant St Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
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$3,418 - 3,700
316-324 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
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$3,450
56Eve
56 Everton St 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
Studio $1,980 $1,980 - $1,980
1BR $1,820 $470 - $2,630
2BR $2,630 $2,330 - $4,390
3BR $2,900 $2,200 - $3,250
4+BR $3,630 $2,850 - $4,500
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 476 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 $1,980 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 $1,820 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 $1,630 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 $79,000 to live comfortably.

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Dorchester:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Dorchester Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 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.

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Dorchester Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

Dorchester rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Dorchester experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Dorchester two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Dorchester vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Dorchester and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased 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.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Dorchester vs. National Comparisons

Dorchester Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Dorchester over the past year has been declining. 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 August 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR August 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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