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Apartments in Dorchester

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191 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA
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Codman Sq
15
$3,300
28 Spaulding St
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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St. Marks
14
$3,100
202 Norwell St Apt 3
Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
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56-58 Bowdoin Ave
Dorchester, MA
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Bowdoin North
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$3,418
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119 Armandine St Dorchester, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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West Lower Mills
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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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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fields Corner West
$3,600
22 Downer Ave
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 $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
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Aug. 2023
Sep. 2023
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Jan. 2024
Feb. 2024
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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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