Dorchester, MA
April 2026
02121,02122,02124,02125
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,548 – $2,845 | 1.08% | 5.77% |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,875 – $3,209 | 2.60% | 2.66% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,154 – $3,522 | 3.28% | 0.75% |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,562 – $4,017 | 1.73% | -3.43% |
Condo/Townhome
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,561 – $2,720 | -1.00% | 0.10% |
| 2-Bedroom | $3,019 – $3,205 | 2.31% | 1.81% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,366 – $3,720 | 1.93% | 2.18% |
| 4-Bedroom | $4,060 – $4,354 | 3.21% | 0.93% |
Single-Family
| Unit Type | Price | 1 Mo Change | 1 Yr Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | $2,560 – $2,718 | -1.74% | -0.56% |
| 2-Bedroom | $3,125 – $3,365 | 1.56% | 3.30% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,701 – $3,969 | -2.54% | -0.88% |
| 4-Bedroom | $4,192 – $4,496 | -0.26% | 0.89% |
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.