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Apartments in Dorchester

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$1,730
Over The Bridge? In Savin Hill?s Historic John Motley School 2Bedroom
141 Savin Hill Ave Dorchester, MA
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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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$3,744
2Bal
2-4 6 Balfour St Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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Brunswick King
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$3,950
355 Adams St
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Fields Corner East
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$3,500
94 E Cottage St Unit 2
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
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$3,600
17 Middleton
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Jul. 1, 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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$2,500 - 4,100
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22 Downer Ave Dorchester, MA
3 - 5 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
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$2,600
Sunderland St #3
3 Sunderland St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,000
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit
95 Draper St Unit 3 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,000 - 2,250
56-58 Bowdoin Ave
Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$3,000
Newly Renovated 1st Floor Unit
95 Draper St Unit 1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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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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$1,530
33 Westmoreland Street Located On A Well Maintained, Fenced In Corner
33 Westmoreland St Dorchester, MA
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$1,551
16 Ronald St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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$4,668 - 4,900
VIV Boston Residences
500 Talbot Ave Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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$467
1460 1474 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Fields Corner East
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$3,200
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit
9 Abbotsford St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Egleston Square
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$3,300
620 Dudley St
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Brunswick King
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$2,800
Large 1 Split In Allston
29 Southern Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Codman Sq
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$3,400
200 Washington St Dorchester. ( 1 Eldon St.)
200-202 Washington St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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$2,750
9 Payson Realty Llc
9 Payson Ave Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Uphams Corner
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$1,850
1463 Dot Ave Llc
1463 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Meeting Housing Hill
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$3,200
56 Bakersfield
56 Bakersfield St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
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$3,600
No Broker Fee | Renovated 4 Bed, 2 Bath Townhome With In-unit Laundry
959 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
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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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$2,350
184-190 Washington St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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$3,250
735 Washington Street #2
735 Washington St #1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Codman Sq
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$2,800
21 Theodore St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Franklin Field South
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$2,700
Painted First Floor 3 Bd 1 Bath Available For Rent Now!
6 Althea St #1 Dorchester, MA
3 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 $2,000 $1,850 - $2,630
2BR $2,400 $1,530 - $4,170
3BR $3,050 $2,520 - $4,880
4+BR $3,720 $2,850 - $4,500
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 458 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 $2,000 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 $2,400 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 $2,400 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 one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $80,000 to live comfortably.

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Dorchester:
June Rent Report

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

Monthly Rent Report

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Dorchester Rent Prices Decrease From May to June

Dorchester rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, 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 May to June, 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 $.

June 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.

June 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 June 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR June 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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