Ashmont

Boston, MA

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Ashmont - Boston, MA

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A tightly-knit community in lower Dorchester.

MBTA Public Transportation Historic Medical Hospital Healthcare Schools Parks Walkable

Ashmont is a charming suburban district on the southern end of Boston’s Dorchester area. Several public parks are easily accessible from anywhere in the neighborhood, including the huge Dorchester Park to the south and Roberts Playground on the west side.

Walking to the numerous schools and libraries is a breeze, and the rows of shops, cafes, and pubs along Adams Street and Dorchester Avenue can be quickly reached on foot as well. With Carney Hospital nearby, Ashmont is an excellent location for healthcare professionals.

Downtown Boston is only about twenty minutes away by car, and MBTA Red Line service puts the whole city at your fingertips even without the use of a personal vehicle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ashmont is $2,156 for a studio, $2,206 for one bedroom, and $2,133 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ashmont has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 462 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,156/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,206/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 839 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,133/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

81

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Lower Neponset River Trail
  • Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Dorchester Shores Reservation
  • Squantum Point Park

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.