Studios in Dorchester average about $1,600/month — the most budget-friendly way to live in one of Boston's most walkable neighborhoods (Walk Score 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.
Studio apartments in Dorchester average around $1,600/month, though pricing varies by building, floor, and season — Dorchester's peak leasing runs into the summer for September 1 move-ins. On RentLuna you can filter Dorchester studios by no-fee and see the full move-in cost upfront.
For the location, yes — Dorchester carries a Walk Score of 75/100 and Transit Score of 70/100 (Red Line, Bus routes, Commuter Rail), so a studio here trades square footage for walkability and transit access. It's popular with families and first-time renters.
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