South Dorchester renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in South Dorchester is about $1,597 per month. This puts it in the 53rd percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,696. Households in South Dorchester have a median income of $6,332 per month so the average renter in South Dorchester is spending roughly 25% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in South Dorchester, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in South Dorchester is $518,150 right now, which is lower than nearby neighborhoods, meaning that rents in South Dorchester also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the northern parts of South Dorchester while lower rent rates are often available in northeastern areas.
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