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Average Rent in Dorchester & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Dorchester, Quincy MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,200/mo
Lowest Available
$2,200/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
Dorchester vs Quincy MA Average
Dorchester is cheaper the Quincy MA average by $605/mo (22%). The citywide average is $2,805/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dorchester?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Dorchester is $2,200 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is Dorset Square Residences starting at $2,200/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,200/mo.
Prices range from $2,200 to $2,200 per month.
Dorchester Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Dorchester
Rent Prices by Apartment in Dorchester
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Square Residences | $2,200/mo | $2,200/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for Dorchester Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Dorchester
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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
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,200/mo.
Comfortable income
$106,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Cost of living in Dorchester
We only have live rent data for Dorchester so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,200 |
| Estimated total | $2,200/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Dorchester Apartments
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