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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
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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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    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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    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
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  • 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+
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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 1.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,103 to $3,064.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA is $3,064.

Average rent in Dorchester, Boston, MA

$3,064/mo Dorchester, Boston, MA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Dorchester, Boston, MA is around $3,064.

    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 35% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 1% of Dorchester's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 13% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 48% of apartment rentals in Boston are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Dorchester, Boston, MA (48%) 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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    Walker's Paradise
    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 19 Feb 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 11% of Dorchester's rentals, 87% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.

    Dorchester, Boston, MA demographics

    • 85,841Total Population
    • 44,570 Female
      41,271 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Dorchester, Boston, MA has 85,841 residents, 44,570 women and 41,271 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Dorchester’s population is 36.

    Dorchester, Boston, MA households

    • 19,498 Family
      13,802 Non-family
    • 9,797 Children
      23,503 No Children
    • 33,300Total Number of Households
    • 1.95Average People Per Household
    • $79,168Median Household Income

    There is a total of 33,300 households in Dorchester, Boston, MA. Of these, 9,797 have children and 23,503 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 19,498 family households and 13,802 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Dorchester is 1.95 people, on average. The median household annual income in Dorchester equals $79,168, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,018.

    Dorchester, Boston, MA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 8% of the population in Dorchester, Boston, MA have no high school education, 34% went to high-school, and 18% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 20% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

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