Apartments to rent in Fields Corner, Boston

Fields Corner is a busy Dorchester hub centered around the MBTA Red Line station and the commercial strip on Dorchester Avenue. The neighborhood blends long-standing local businesses, diverse restaurants, and multi-family housing — and is primarily covered by ZIPs 02122 and 02124.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Fields Corner Average Good Safe Excellent
Savin Hill Average Good Very Safe Good
Dorchester Center Average Good Safe Good
Codman Square Low Fair Less Safe Good
Uphams Corner Average Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: USHousingData (Fair Market Rents by ZIP) + local listings (Zumper)

Fields Corner, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,700 – $2,100
1 bedroom
$1,900 – $2,500
2 bedroom
$2,400 – $3,200
3 bedroom
$2,900 – $3,800

Source: USHousingData (Fair Market Rents by ZIP) + local listings (Zumper)

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Fields Corner, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Mather Elementary School

⭐ 4/10 PublicSchoolReview / NeighborhoodScout / GreatSchools
24 Parish St, Dorchester, MA 02122
🧭 ~0.2 mi (in-neighborhood)

Top Private Schools

Source: Boston Public Schools / GreatSchools / Homes.com

Fields Corner, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Fields Corner sees mixed crime patterns: property crimes and thefts are common along the busy commercial corridors while violent crime is concentrated in specific blocks and varies year-to-year. Local reporting and neighborhood crime maps indicate rising property and auto-related crimes in parts of Dorchester’s C‑11 patrol area; many residents point to concentrated hotspots but also note strong community policing and neighborhood activism.

Source: CrimeGrade.org (neighborhood crime maps) and local reporting (Dorchester Reporter)

Fields Corner, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~83
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~66
Good Transit
Bike Score ~56
Bikeable
<15 min
Red Line from Fields Corner to Downtown (Downtown Crossing) about 12–15 minutes on a typical schedule

Source: WalkScore.com (local address proxies)

Fields Corner, Boston Summary

Overview

Fields Corner is a transit-forward Dorchester neighborhood centered on the Fields Corner Red Line station and a long commercial strip on Dorchester Avenue. It's an active, multicultural neighborhood with a strong small-business presence and close access to UMass Boston and the Neponset waterfront. Housing is dominated by multi-family deckers and small apartment buildings; the area is attractive for renters who want transit connections and neighborhood retail within walking distance.

Key Features

  • Transit hub: Fields Corner Station (Red Line) gives a fast connection to downtown Boston.
  • Dining & shopping: A dense commercial corridor with many Vietnamese, Caribbean and Latin restaurants and neighborhood shops.
  • Parks & trails: Nearby green spaces, Ronan Park views, and the Lower Neponset River trail provide outdoor options.
  • Community institutions: Local branch library, community centers and long-standing small businesses anchor the neighborhood.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mostly multi-family 2–4 unit buildings and triple-deckers.
  • Rents are generally below core-inner Boston (Back Bay/Seaport) but track with Greater Boston trends; 1BRs commonly fall in the $1.9k–$2.5k range in late 2025.
  • Limited off‑street parking for many units; resident permit parking is common on side streets.