Dot Block
1205-1211 Dorchester Ave,
Dorchester, MA 02125
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,530 - 3,955
Rental Market Trends in Dorchester, MA
What is the average rent in Dorchester, MA?
$2,325/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in Dorchester, MA is $2,325 per month. This is 49% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Dorchester one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dorchester, you can expect to pay about $2,522 per month for a studio, $2,325 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,837 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,891 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dorchester, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $82 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dorchester, MA
Last Updated November 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
19%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
57%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dorchester?
Based on current rent prices, Uphams Corner and Jones Hill" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dorchester.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dorchester?
Based on current rent prices, Jones Hill and Uphams Corner" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dorchester.
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Which Dorchester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Dorchester with the most apartments available are Uphams Corner and Jones Hill" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dorchester, MA?
Because the average rent in Dorchester is $2,325, you’ll want to make about $7,750 per month or $93,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Dorchester, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dorchester, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,663/month
$1,778/month
One Bedroom
$1,491/month
$1,412/month
Two Bedroom
$1,751/month
$978/month
Three Bedroom
$1,989/month
$1,362/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.