Dorchester, MA
August 2026
02121,02122,02124,02125
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,658 – $2,908 | -0.65% | 2.24% |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,829 – $3,158 | -0.92% | 4.59% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,067 – $3,424 | -0.27% | -0.68% |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,541 – $3,993 | -0.38% | -4.33% |
Condo/Townhome
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,585 – $2,745 | -2.80% | -1.10% |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,749 – $3,050 | -3.06% | -4.42% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,220 – $3,524 | -0.15% | 0.44% |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,975 – $4,263 | 0.06% | -0.08% |
Single-Family
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,697 – $2,904 | 2.61% | 3.05% |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,966 – $3,193 | -7.05% | -4.55% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,479 – $3,807 | -3.77% | -6.51% |
| 4-Bedroom | $4,125 – $4,424 | -1.95% | -2.85% |
In the Dorchester (02121, 02122, 02124, 02125) rental market, 2-bedroom apartments reached a median rent of $3,042 in April, marking a 2.6% month-over-month rise. This uptick highlights renewed growth for midsized apartment units in Dorchester (02121, 02122, 02124, 02125).
Three-bedroom condo/townhomes in Dorchester (02121, 02122, 02124, 02125) commanded a median rent of $3,543, exceeding the $3,338 average for 3-bedroom apartments by $205. Condos gained 2.18% year-over-year, while apartment rents saw only a 0.75% annual increase.
Recent Dorchester (02121, 02122, 02124, 02125) rental trends show a 3.43% year-over-year drop for 4-bedroom apartment rents, now at $3,789. By comparison, 4-bedroom condo/townhome rents edged up 0.93% YoY, underscoring different annual trajectories for larger units.