1-bedroom apartments in Dorchester average around $2,000/month, with Red Line access and a Walk Score of 75/100.
$1,600
Studio avg / mo
$2,000
1-Bedroom avg / mo
$2,500
2-Bedroom avg / mo
75/100
Walk Score
Transit: Red Line · Bus routes · Commuter Rail (Transit Score 70/100)
Best for: families, first-time renters, value seekers
Boston's largest neighborhood with diverse communities, waterfront access, and improving transit.
1-bedroom apartments in Dorchester average about $2,000/month. Actual rents vary by building and time of year (Dorchester leases up fast for September 1). RentLuna shows the full move-in cost — first, last, deposit, and any broker fee — before you apply, and has a one-click no-fee filter.
In Dorchester, studios average $1,600/month and 1-bedrooms about $2,000/month — roughly $400 more for a separate bedroom. A 1-bedroom suits families and first-time renters who want a defined sleeping space.
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