Rent in Dorchester, NE
A 2-bedroom in Dorchester, NE (ZIP 68343) typically rents for about $586 a month, with a range of $586–$1,050. Owner-occupied homes in Saline County pay about 1.35% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $731 | $731 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $803 | $803 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $586 | $586–$1,050 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,107 | $1,107–$1,454 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,594 | $1,594 | 1 |
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, NE?
- About $586 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $586–$1,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Dorchester, NE?
- About $803 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $803. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Dorchester, NE?
- About $1,107 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,107–$1,454. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Dorchester, NE?
- About $731 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $731. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Dorchester, NE?
- About $1,594 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,594. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Dorchester, NE?
- Owner-occupied homes in Saline County pay a typical 1.35% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 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).