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96 E Cottage St #2

Dorchester, MA 02125 - Suffolk County

House

2 beds

1 bath

Cats & small dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 96 E Cottage St #2

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house at 96 E Cottage St #2 in Dorchester, MA 02125 rents for $2,800 a month. It is pet friendly.

Move-In Costs & Fees: First Month Rent: $2,800. Security Deposit: $2,800. Lock & Key Fee: $300. Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceiling, Modern Bath, Modern Kitchen, New Appliances, New/Renovated Bath & New/Renovated Kitchen.

5 days on RentalSource

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

Listed by Trevor Turner · (617) 755-9908

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Property Summary

Property Type:	House
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:	84707839

Amenities

Water Included
Laundry Facilities
Balcony/Patio
Garbage Disposal
Granite/Quartz Countertops

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).

Rent History

This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from January to August 2026, ending at $2,400. Today's rent is $400 higher.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
November 7, 2026	Listed for rent	$2,800+16.7%	+16.7%
August 19, 2026	Listing removed	$2,400
February 26, 2025	Listing removed	$2,600
August 20, 2023	Listing removed	$2,400

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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

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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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House for rent

$2,800

Deposit $2,800 · All fees

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Property listed by

Trevor Turner

(617) 755-9908

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