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157 East Cottage # 2, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125 • Dorchester
$4,800
$3,800/mo
4
Beds
2
Baths
9,999
Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
9
Parking
1199
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$1,000 Listed Mar 29, 2023 • MLS# 73092529 Copied! • Updated Feb 11, 2026

About this home

157 East Cottage is a great, affordable 4 bedroom apartment that has been newly renovated with 2 full baths and updated appliances. Located right off the intersection of Columbia Rd and East Cottage, this apartment is a great location with plenty of public transportation, bars, restaurants, shop, and schools nearby. Bus routes are found right on Columbia Rd and the unit is a stone-throw away from the JFK T Stop (Red line), making it easy to get around the city! Bedrooms are spacious, and the kitchen is an eat-in kitchen with room for a table. Living room is located towards the front of the apartment with bay windows that bring it lots of natural light.. Kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. Take a tour before its too late!

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
5%
Price Range

Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Feb 11, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
Jan 28, 2026
$3,800 $200 (-5%)
From $4,000 to $3,800 (-5.0%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 29, 2023
$4,000
Original listing
Agent: Alp Kantar Office: Boston Brokerage Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 9,999 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water
Security Deposit $3,800
Required First MonthDepositReferences
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 9

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building #2
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 507 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
9,999 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features:
School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.1 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
C-
Russell Elementary School
0.2 mi | #698 of 824 | Score: 35.8
Improved 105 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
356 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-05
Russell Elementary
0.2 mi
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
McCormack Middle
1.0 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
Cristo Rey Boston High School
0.7 mi
9 sports • 266 athletes
Grades 09-12
Boston College High School
0.9 mi
16 sports • 2,870 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Dorchester

157 East Cottage # 2, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alp Kantar
Listing Office Boston Brokerage Group
Office Phone 617-437-8801
Agent MLS ID BB984916
Office MLS ID BB8162
Listing Data Updated Feb 11, 2026 2:02 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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