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Apartments in Dorchester

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$1,705
2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Residence Offers Comfortable City
88 Howard Ave #1 Dorchester, MA
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$2,150 - 2,550
Dorset Square Residences
5.0
15 Argyle Ter Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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St. Marks
19
$1,470
80 Florida St
Dorchester, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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St. Marks
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$2,700
389 Centre St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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St. Marks
1
$3,300
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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$2,200
246 Norwell St
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
1
$2,827
108Ada
108 Adams St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | May. 1, 2026
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Meeting Housing Hill
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$3,700
22Down
22 Downer Ave Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
1
$2,600
Sunderland St #3
3 Sunderland St Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,448 - 4,668
VIV Boston Residences
500 Talbot Ave Dorchester, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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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
3
$1,900
Stunning 1B Unit
84 Granite Ave Dorchester Center, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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East Lower Mills
1
$4,225
37 Dix
Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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St. Marks
1
$3,350
735 Washington Street #2
735 Washington St #1 Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
1
$3,500
620 Dudley St
Dorchester, MA
5 BR | Available Now
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Brunswick King
1
$3,700
316-324 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
1
$3,600
Updated 3 Bed - Private Porch - In Unit Laundry
155 Boston St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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1
$4,400
Spacious 4 Bed / 2 Bath In Fort Hill – In-unit Laundry – 9/1 Move-in
959 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Uphams Corner
1
$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
1
$2,800
Large 1 Split In Allston
29 Southern Ave Dorchester, MA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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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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$700 - 800
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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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Trinity Terrace
12 Trinity Terrace Dorchester, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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56-58 Bowdoin Ave
Dorchester, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Bowdoin North
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$3,000
Newly Renovated Penthouse Unit
9 Abbotsford St 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 $2,160 $1,470 - $2,630
2BR $2,630 $1,710 - $4,230
3BR $3,350 $2,700 - $4,670
4+BR $3,700 $2,850 - $4,400
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 413 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 $2,160 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 $1,650 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 $86,000 to live comfortably.

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Dorchester:
March Rent Report

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

Dorchester rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, 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 February to March, 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 $.

March 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.

March 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 March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 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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