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96 E Cottage St #1

Dorchester, MA 02125 - Suffolk County

Apartment

2 beds

1 bath

Cats & small dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 96 E Cottage St #1

Well-located 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Dorchester's desirable Polish Triangle. Just steps to JFK/UMass Red Line, Star Market, I-93, South Boston, and UMass Boston. Easy access to restaurants, bars, beaches, and more. Unbeatable convenience in a vibrant neighborhood.

Move-In Costs & Fees: First Month Rent: $2,800. Security Deposit: $2,800. Lock & Key Fee: $300.

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6 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 12 hours ago · Listing updated: November 7, 2026

Listed by Alp Kantar · (617) 267-0834

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,800
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Cats & small dogs
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	September 1, 2027
ID:	84707835

Amenities

Water Included
Laundry Facilities

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Fees

First Month Rent $2,800 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Lock & Key Fee $300 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Security deposit $2,800 (mandatory, refundable, pre-move-in).

Additional Details

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 96 E Cottage St #1 in Dorchester, MA 02125 rents for $2,800 a month. It is pet friendly. 96 E Cottage St #1 was advertised by Alp Kantar on November 7, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $2,800 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Dorchester (about $2,780).

From 47 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Dorchester on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$2,780Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Dorchester

$2,480–$3,300Middle half of their rents

34 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from February to March 2026 for $2,575. Today's rent is $225 higher.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
November 7, 2026	Listed for rent	$2,800+8.7%	+8.7%
March 10, 2026	Listing removed	$2,575
February 27, 2026	Listed for rent	$2,575

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$112,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $112,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 2-bedroom rental priced at $2,800 per month.

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