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Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA. 151 Rentals Available
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    25 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125
    STUDIO $2,452+
    1 BED $2,797+
    2 BEDS $3,822+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1220 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124
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    2 BEDS $3,230+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    725-735 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
    STUDIO $2,005
    1 BED $2,210
    2 BEDS $2,660
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    375 Mount Vernon Street,, Boston, MA 02125
    STUDIO $2,681+
    1 BED $2,635+
    2 BEDS $3,570+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a kitchen
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    1943 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
    STUDIO $2,225
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
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  • a living room with a couch and a yellow table
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    401 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02125
    STUDIO $2,391+
    1 BED $2,560+
    2 BEDS $3,570+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    401 Mount Vernon Street,, Boston, MA 02125
    STUDIO $2,391+
    1 BED $2,560+
    2 BEDS $3,689+
  • a rendering of a three story building on a street corner
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    1173 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02124
    2 BEDS $3,150
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a microwave
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    20 Mckone Street, Boston, MA 02122
    2 BEDS $1,700+
  • 400-412 Neponset Avenue 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    400-412 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
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  • 22 St Marks Rd Unit 1 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    22 St Marks Rd Unit 1, Dorchester, MA 02124
    2 BEDS $2,550
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  • 14 AVONDALE STREET 4 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    14 AVONDALE STREET, BOSTON, MA 02124
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  • an aerial view of the cityscape with buildings in the background
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    19 Ceylon Street, Boston, MA 02125
    2 BEDS $1,910
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  • a lounge area with tables and chairs and large windows
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    311 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02121
    1 BED $1,600+
    2 BEDS $1,875+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a kitchen
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    2 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171
    1 BED $2,294+
    2 BEDS $2,749+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    132 Seaver Street, #10, Dorchester, MA 02121
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    123A Hutchings Street, Boston, MA 02121
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  • a row of houses on the side of a street
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    30 Jenkins Street, South Boston, MA 02127
    4 BEDS $6,000
  • a small kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    148 Newbury Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169
    1 BED $2,275
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    249 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126
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  • an empty living room and kitchen with large windows
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    25 James Oneill Street, South Boston, MA 02127
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  • a large yellow house on the side of a street
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    26 Wilmore Street, Boston, MA 02126
    3 BEDS $3,100
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    20 Rev. Burke St., South Boston, MA 02127
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  • a white kitchen with white appliances and black counter tops
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    95 West Squantum Street, Quincy, MA 02171
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    1 BED $2,100+
    2 BEDS $2,530+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    25 Ambrose St., Roxbury, MA 02119
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Dorchester, Boston, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Dorchester, Boston, MA have decreased by 7.28% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,083 to $2,859.

Check out the average rent in Boston.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,740, while the average monthly rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $2,859.

Average rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

$2,859/mo Dorchester, Boston, MA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA is around $2,859.

    What's the typical rent budget in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    A share of 3% of apartments in Dorchester, Boston, MA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 30% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 1% of Dorchester's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 30% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 36% of apartment rentals in Boston are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA (36%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Dorchester, MA

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    69 /100
    Good Transit
    72 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 92, Transit Score®: 69, Bike Score®: 72

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Dorchester, Boston, MA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Dorchester, Boston, MA were last updated on 6 Apr 2026.

    What are the best apartments in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    The best apartments in Dorchester, Boston, MA are: Hub25, Baker Chocolate Factory, Adams Village, Peninsula II and 1943 DOT Ave.

    What is the average rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    The average rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $3,475.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA is between $2,210 and $5,550.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA is between $2,210 and $5,154.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA is between $1,700 and $6,145.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA is between $2,391 and $6,139.

    What type of rental buildings are in Dorchester, Boston, MA?

    In Dorchester, 61% of the residents are renting compared to 39% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Dorchester's rentals, 85% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.

    Dorchester, Boston, MA demographics

    • 86,674Total Population
    • 44,711 Female
      41,963 Male
    • 36.9Median Age

    In total, Dorchester, Boston, MA has 86,674 residents, 44,711 women and 41,963 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Dorchester’s population is 36.9.

    Dorchester, Boston, MA households

    • 19,920 Family
      14,143 Non-family
    • 10,136 Children
      23,928 No Children
    • 34,064Total Number of Households
    • 2.48Average People Per Household
    • $82,953Median Household Income

    There is a total of 34,064 households in Dorchester, Boston, MA. Of these, 10,136 have children and 23,928 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 19,920 family households and 14,143 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Dorchester is 2.48 people, on average. The median household annual income in Dorchester equals $82,953, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,104.

    Dorchester, Boston, MA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 9% of the population in Dorchester, Boston, MA have no high school education, 33% went to high-school, and 17% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 21% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.

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