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Columbia Flats

1258 Massachusetts Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 ba

  • Square Feet

    650 - 900 sq ft

Columbia Flats
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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Roof Terrace
  • Pet Play Area
  • Controlled Access
  • Fenced Lot
  • Island Kitchen
  • Dog Park

About Columbia Flats

Columbia Flats, located at 1258 Massachusetts Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125, offers the lifestyle you’ve been waiting for. Our complex is located right near shops, restaurants, breweries and nightlife. Our one and two-bedroom apartments are spacious and stylish with great floor plans and views. The building offers a rooftop lounge, gym, dog run and parking. Please see our website for a complete listing of available apartments and a listing of all amenities. Rental Requirements: Minimum of 690 credit score, sufficient income, no criminal background, and no eviction history. We require copies of the following reports: Eviction History Previous Address History Multi-State Criminal Terrorist Check Multi-State Sex Offender Credit Report *Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Pictures are for promotional purposes only and may not reflect the actual unit.

Columbia Flats is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02125 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Community Wide Wifi In Common Areas
  • Rooftop Dining Area
  • Rooftop Dog Run
  • Rooftop Grills
  • Rooftop Lounge
  • Rooftop Outdoor Fitness Center

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Clubhouse

Roof Terrace

Controlled Access

Recycling

Business Center

Property Services

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Shuttle to Train
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Pet Play Area
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Fenced Lot
  • Roof Terrace
  • Grill
  • Dog Park

Student Features

  • Private Bathroom
  • Shuttle To Campus
  • Study Lounge

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Island Kitchen

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Disposal

Indoor Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Intercom

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Quartz Countertops

Model Details

  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Views
  • Window Coverings
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Balcony

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Location
1258 Massachusetts Ave, Dorchester,
MA 02125
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City - Dorchester

As Boston’s largest neighborhood, Dorchester offers a diverse selection of scenery, entertainment, restaurants, and opportunities just five miles south of Downtown Boston. With unbeatable access to Boston’s multitude of attractions and amenities, Dorchester provides a premier location for commuters and big-city lovers.

Students renting in Dorchester have come to the right place. Apartments in this neighborhood have convenient access to Boston’s branch of the University of Massachusetts and related historic attractions like the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Families looking for a respite from the bustle of big city living can stroll the nature trails along the Neponset River Reservation or attend family-friendly community events at neighboring Dorchester Park.

Adventure with family and friends to the historic Franklin Park Zoo, try one of the many delicious local restaurants, explore boutique shops, and enjoy various entertainment venues around this coastal town.

Learn more about living in Dorchester 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Columbia Point Dorchester, MA
Studio $2,702 $2,283
1 Bedroom $2,792 $2,373
2 Bedrooms $3,337 $3,178
3 Bedrooms $4,668 $4,063
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UMass Boston
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Northeastern University
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Tufts University, Boston
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Boston University
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Columbia Flats is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from UMass Boston. It is also near Northeastern University and Tufts University, Boston.
Schools
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
688 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Russell Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Roger Clap Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
144 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Everett Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
283 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
McCormack Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
371 Students
Attendance Zone
Dearborn Middle School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
565 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Grades 9-12
313 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10
Excel High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
90 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Neponset Campus
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
1,032 Students
Nearby
Cristo Rey Boston High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
200 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Dorchester include Andrew Station, located 0.8 mile from Columbia Flats. Columbia Flats is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.7 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Andrew Station
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Savin Hill Station
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Fields Corner Station
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Broadway Station
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newmarket
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Jfk/Umass
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Uphams Corner
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Four Corners/Geneva
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Ruggles
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 5.7 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Columbia Flats.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bay Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
1153-1161 Dorchester Ave
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Harborpoint Marketplace
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Columbia Flats has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Dorchester Shores Reservation
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail
 Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Franklin Park Zoo
 Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Castle Island
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Squantum Point Park
 Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Columbia Flats has 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Dorchester Shores Reservation, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Franklin Park Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Boston Children's Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Columbia Flats has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 33 min 17.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 17.6 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 36 min 20.4 mi
Columbia Flats has 3 military bases within 20.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 17.5 miles away and a 33 minute drive.

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