Careers
Favorites
Advertise With Us
Log In
Create Search Alert
Get alerts when new listings become available in the Dorchester area that match this search.
Email address:

Subscribed
Error! Please try again later.
Contact Property
Your Name

Email Address

Phone Number
Desired Move In Date
Desired Number of Bedrooms
Request a Tour Date

Ask a Question

Error! Please try again later.

Apartments in Dorchester

1 - 27 of 27 Results
4
$2,250
For Rent At 958 Dorchester Ave
959 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
Contact
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Pool
19
$2,430
Dorset Square Residences
5.0
15 Argyle Ter Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
St. Marks
1
$2,250 - 2,450
56-58 Bowdoin Ave
Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Bowdoin North
1
$2,700
Newly Renovated 3-bedroom – Steps From Ronan Park – One Month Free!
95 Draper St Unit 1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
Contact
House
Meeting Housing Hill
37
$3,200
381 Adams St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Nov. 30, 2026
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fields Corner East
1
$2,450
246 Norwell Llc
246 Norwell St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Codman Sq
15
$1,551
16 Ronald St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
Contact
Bowdoin North
10
$2,000
Modern One Bedroom Loft
944 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
Contact
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Uphams Corner
1
$2,400
Sunderland St #3
3 Sunderland St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
Contact
28
$2,200
42 Barry St Apt 2
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
Contact
Bowdoin North
7
$2,400
971-973 Blue Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Franklin Field South
1
$3,100
Newly Renovated!
10 Westcott St Unit 2 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
Contact
Cat Friendly
House
Storage
Disability Access
Codman Sq
1
$2,099
16 Norwood St
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Neponset
1
$3,250
735 Washington Street #2
735 Washington St #1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
Contact
Codman Sq
1
$3,800
Spacious Renovated 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath In Allston – Central Air + Finished Basement
959 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
Contact
House
Uphams Corner
1
$3,450
56Eve
56 Everton St Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
Contact
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Bowdoin North
1
$3,418 - 3,700
316-324 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dishwasher
Codman Sq
1
$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 | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Uphams Corner
1
$2,700
130 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Codman Sq
1
$467
1460 1474 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
Contact
Fields Corner East
1
$3,390
390Gen
390 Geneva Ave Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
Contact
Fields Corner West
1
$1,875
Studio Apartments Available
1463 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
Studio | Available Now
Contact
Meeting Housing Hill
27
$2,625
Schoolhouse At Lower Mills
40 River Street Dorchester, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
7
$2,850
10 Gibson Street
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
Contact
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fields Corner West
$2,300 - 2,775
Ron Ifrah (massachusetts Avenue)
1273 Massachuestts Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Uphams Corner
0
$700 - 800
PER
ROOM
10 Gibson Street By The Room
10 Gibson Street, 2Nd Floor Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
Contact
Section 8
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fields Corner West
1
Call for Pricing
Trinity Terrace
12 Trinity Terrace Dorchester, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
Contact
Townhome
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Disability Access
Bowdoin North
1 - 27 of 27 Results
  1. Home
  2. Dorchester

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?

Dorchester Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,880 $1,880 - $1,880
1BR $1,550 $470 - $2,630
2BR $2,430 $2,110 - $2,770
3BR $3,230 $2,200 - $3,800
4+BR $3,580 $2,850 - $4,500
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 493 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 $1,880 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 $1,550 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 $2,430 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 $2,430 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,610 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 $75,000 to live comfortably.

Search Cities Near Dorchester, MA

Roxbury, MA
Mattapan, MA
Boston, MA
Brookline, MA
Hyde Park, MA
Allston, MA
Quincy, MA
Cambridge, MA
West Roxbury, MA
Somerville, MA
Brighton, MA
Chestnut Hill, MA
Chelsea, MA
Dedham, MA
Everett, MA
Winthrop, MA
Newton, MA
Braintree, MA
Revere, MA
Watertown, MA
Medford, MA
Malden, MA
Belmont, MA
Weymouth, MA
Arlington, MA
Waltham, MA
Hingham, MA
Norwood, MA
Westwood, MA
Melrose, MA
Canton, MA
Saugus, MA
Stoughton, MA
Woburn, MA
Lynn, MA
Lexington, MA
Wakefield, MA
Rockland, MA
Walpole, MA
Natick, MA
Medfield, MA
Burlington, MA
Reading, MA
Brockton, MA
N Easton, MA
Peabody, MA
Marblehead, MA
Salem, MA
Wilmington, MA
Framingham, MA
Foxboro, MA
Beverly, MA
Mansfield, MA
Danvers, MA
Maynard, MA
Bridgewater, MA
Franklin, MA
Tewksbury, MA
Raynham, MA
Marlborough, MA
Andover, MA

Dorchester:
September Rent Report

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

$50
$40
$30
$10
$0
Oct. 2025
Nov. 2025
Dec. 2025
Jan. 2026
Feb. 2026
Mar. 2026
Apr. 2026
May. 2026
Jun. 2026
Jul. 2026
Aug. 2026
Sep. 2026
1 BR       2 BR

Dorchester Rent Prices Decrease From August to September

Dorchester rent prices decreased over the last month. From August to September, 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 August to September, 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 $.

September 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.

September 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 September 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR September 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.

Browse Dorchester Apartments
Dorchester Apartments by Bedrooms
Dorchester Apartments by Affordability
Dorchester Apartments with Amenities
Dorchester Apartments by Type
Colleges Near Dorchester