Average Rent in Dorchester (2026)
The median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Dorchester is $2,565 as of June 9 - June 15, 2026, based on verified active listings across Spot Easy — $185 less than the Greater Boston median of $2,750.
↻ Updated weekly · data as of June 9 - June 15, 2026
Median asking rent by bedroom
| Apartment size | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $2,565 | $2,323 – $3,011 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,310 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,350 | $3,000 – $3,600 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $3,800 | $3,600 – $4,325 |
Typical range = where the middle 50% of listings fall — a quarter rent for less, a quarter for more.
Dorchester rent over time
How the 1-bedroom median has moved week over week — refreshed every Tuesday.
How the 1-bedroom median has moved month over month.
| Week of | Median rent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 – May 3 | $2,503 | — |
| May 4–10 | $2,503 | even |
| May 12–18 | $2,505 | ↑ +$2 |
| May 19–25 | $2,505 | even |
| May 26 – Jun 1 | $2,505 | even |
| Jun 2–8 | $2,505 | even |
| Jun 9–15 | $2,565 | ↑ +$60 |
| Month | Median rent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | $2,503 | — |
| May 2026 | $2,505 | ↑ +$2 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,565 | ↑ +$60 |
How Dorchester rent compares to Greater Boston
A 1-bedroom in Dorchester runs $185 less than the Greater Boston median of $2,750 — about 7% below the metro average. Among the 19 Greater Boston areas we publish, that ranks Dorchester 13th most expensive for 1-bedrooms.
| Apartment size | Dorchester | Greater Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $2,565 | $2,750 | −$185 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,850 | $3,300 | −$450 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,350 | $3,950 | −$600 |
| 4+ Bedroom | $3,800 | $5,200 | −$1,400 |
Half of 1-bedroom listings in Dorchester fall between $2,323 and $3,011 — budget-end units start near the lower figure, while larger or renovated units push toward the upper end and beyond.
When to start your Dorchester apartment search
Most Greater Boston leases turn over on September 1, and Dorchester is no exception. Inventory builds through late spring and early summer for fall move-ins, then tightens sharply in August as students and young professionals lock in leases. If you're targeting a September 1 start, the strongest selection is usually six to eight weeks out; for other move-in dates, listings refresh year-round but the best ones move within days. We refresh these Dorchester numbers every week so you can time your search to the live market.
Nearby neighborhoods: Roxbury · Jamaica Plain · South Boston
Dorchester rent — frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Dorchester?
As of June 9 - June 15, 2026, the median asking rent in Dorchester is $2,565 for a one-bedroom and $2,850 for a two-bedroom. For other sizes: three-bedrooms $3,350, four-plus-bedrooms $3,800.
How much is a 1-bedroom in Dorchester?
The median is $2,565, with most 1-bedroom listings falling between $2,323 and $3,011.
How does Dorchester compare to the Boston average?
A 1-bedroom in Dorchester costs $185 less than the Greater Boston median of $2,750.
When do Dorchester apartments become available?
Most Greater Boston leases start September 1. Inventory peaks from late spring through summer and tightens in August; for a fall move-in, the best selection is usually six to eight weeks out.
How we calculate this
Each week we snapshot every active listing on Spot Easy across Greater Boston, exclude drafts, admin-removed listings, and asking rents below $500 or above $20,000, dedupe by address + unit, and normalize bedroom counts into Studio / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4+. We require at least 20 active listings in a cell before publishing its median; thinner cells are suppressed. Figures are median asking rents, not signed-lease prices.
Sample sizes this week (N): 1BR 44 · 2BR 111 · 3BR 136 · 4+BR 80.
Press or custom data pulls: [email protected].