Boston, MA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Dorchester?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Dorchester, MA is $2,375. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Dorchester, MA is $2,600. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Dorchester, MA is $2,900. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Dorchester, MA is $3,400.

Studio

$2,375


1 bed

$2,600


2 beds

$2,900


3+ beds

$3,400

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Dorchester

Jul 25 2024Sep 08 2024Oct 24 2024Dec 09 2024Jan 24 2025Mar 11 2025Apr 26 2025Jun 10 2025Aug 11 2025$1,200$1,700$2,200$3,080
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Dorchester

The monthly rent for apartments in Boston, MA ranges from $200 to $6,200+.

$200 - $1,700

$1,700 - $3,200

$3,200 - $4,700

$4,700 - $6,200

$6,200+

What is the average apartment size in Dorchester?

The average size of a Boston, MA apartment is 1110 square feet, while the median apartment size for Boston, MA is 1070 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Boston, MA (59.82%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (1.96%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 28.39%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 9.82%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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