Neighbourhood rent guide & price overview
Typical rent
1-bed typically $1,800–$2,300/mo
1-bedroom apartment, new-let market
How Dorchester compares in Boston
City budget
$1,700
/mo
City typical
$2,900
/mo
City premium
$4,800
/mo
Median rent in all of Boston: $2,900/mo
Local renter tip for Boston
Dorchester and Roxbury are Boston's most affordable neighbourhoods with MBTA rapid transit access. East Boston, just one stop from Downtown on the Blue Line, offers waterfront living at 20–25% below Beacon Hill or Back Bay prices.