Rent by ZIP · Suffolk County
Rent in Dorchester, MA 02121
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,650 (+3.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,325 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,130 | $2,040 | +4.4% | $1,917–2,343 | $1,683 ±$1,453 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,230 | $2,160 | +3.2% | $2,007–2,453 | $712 ±$506 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,650 | $2,560 | +3.5% | $2,385–2,915 | $992 ±$498 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,180 | $3,080 | +3.2% | $2,862–3,498 | $1,654 ±$244 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,510 | $3,390 | +3.5% | $3,159–3,861 | $1,922 ±$437 |
Small Area FMRs for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $3,008.
What renters pay in 02121
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02120 | Roxbury Crossing | $2,870 | $1,210 |
| 02122 | Dorchester | $2,940 | $2,211 |
| 02119 | Roxbury | $2,650 | $1,663 |
| 02118 | Boston | $3,040 | $1,879 |
| 02124 | Dorchester Center | $2,650 | $1,708 |
| 02125 | Dorchester | $2,650 | $1,810 |
Fair Market Rents across Suffolk County, MA · All MA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.