Dorchester, MA

Boston metro area · 1 1 ZIP codes

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

Dorchester, MA covers 3 tracked apartment buildings totaling 300 units in Dorchester, MA, with an average asking rent of $2,631 — in the upper quartile nationally for this city. Asking rents span $1,350 to $4,055 across the available inventory. Reported occupancy of 85.7% is soft, and observed pricing may not reflect achievable rent net of concessions.

The for-sale market in this city shows a median asking price of $669,000 ($570 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 48 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 36 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Dorchester shows an average loan amount of $765,612 at an average interest rate of 6.61%. 10,296 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this city snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-29 · Tracked since 2025-11-19
Avg Rent
$2,631
$1,350 – $4,055
Buildings
3
Total Units
300
Est. Occupancy
85.7%
43 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

2015+
3

Top ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeBuildingsAvg Rent
021253$2,911
Last updated: 2026-07-13
Median Asking Price
$669,000
Median Size
1,140 sqft
Price per Sqft
$570
Avg Days on Market
48 days
Active Listings
36

Home Type Breakdown

Condo81.1%(30)
Townhome16.2%(6)
Single Family2.7%(1)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$765,612
Avg Property Value
$1,075,762
Avg Applicant Income
$279,383
Denial Rate
11.0%
Avg Interest Rate
6.61%
Originations
10,296

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional94.1%
FHA3.9%
VA2%