Average Rent in Dorchester Center, MA
1 apartment buildings, 1 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,200/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,200/mo
Dorset Square Residences
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
1
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Dorchester Center, MA.
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Starting Price vs Average
Price per Square Foot
Dorchester Center, MA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorset Square Residences 14-15 Argyle Terrace, Dorchester Center, MA 02124, USA | $2,200 | $2,200 | $3.70 | 4.9 (37) | 1 |
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Dorchester Center, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Dorchester Center, MA is $2,200 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,200 at Dorset Square Residences to $2,200 at Dorset Square Residences.
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Market Context
Who rents in Dorchester Center, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Dorchester Center, MA averages $2,200/mo. At the local median household income of $94,755, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Dorchester Center, MA at $2,093/mo. The current tracked market average runs 5% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Dorchester Center, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dorchester Center, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$88,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,200/mo.
Comfortable income
$106,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Dorchester Center, MA is $94,755 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Dorchester Center, MA
Overall prices in Dorchester Center, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Dorchester Center, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,200 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $6,828/mo |
Population
663,972
Median household income
$94,755
Census median rent
$2,093/mo
Rent as % of income
30.1%
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Dorchester Center, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Dorchester Center, MA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,358 | +7% | 28 |
| Boston, MA | $4,897 | +123% | 25 |
| Lynn, MA | $2,904 | +32% | 12 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,633 | -26% | 10 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,340 | +52% | 9 |
| Andover, MA | $3,001 | +36% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dorchester Center, MA?
The average rent in Dorchester Center, MA is $2,200 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dorchester Center, MA?
The lowest available rent in Dorchester Center, MA starts at $2,200 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dorchester Center, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Dorchester Center, MA average $2,200/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,200/mo across 1 units tracked.
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