Rent in Dorchester, MA
Across Dorchester's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,211 a month, with figures from $1,810–$3,008. The highest typical rent is in 02121 ($3,008) and the lowest in 02125 ($1,810). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Suffolk County pay about 0.66% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,660 | $1,539–$2,440 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $2,518 | $1,902–$2,518 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $2,211 | $1,810–$3,008 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,161 | $1,654–$3,584 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,663 | $1,922–$3,953 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Dorchester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Dorchester, MA?
- About $2,211 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,810–$3,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dorchester, MA?
- About $2,518 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,902–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dorchester, MA?
- About $2,161 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,654–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dorchester, MA?
- About $1,660 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,539–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dorchester, MA?
- About $2,663 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,922–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Dorchester ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 02121 has the highest typical rent at $3,008 a month, and 02125 the lowest at $1,810.
- What is the property tax rate in Dorchester, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Suffolk County pay a typical 0.66% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Dorchester rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).