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Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1.5 Bathrooms $4,970 1,029 2 Residents 6/1/25
6/1/25 $4,970 1,029Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Sunny Modern Cottage w/ Garden & 2 Home Offices in Cambridge

Bring your toothbrush and laptop or Mac! Furnished and sunny two-bedroom, 1.5-bath carriage house/condo conveniently located on quiet, safe street. Tastefully decorated with modern decor and furnishings. Recently renovated. Newer appliances and... furnishings throughout. There is a home office on each floor.

Primary bedroom: 2 decks, French doors, skylights, custom large closets, fireplace, king bed, built-ins
Great room: hardwood floors, built-in shelves and desk, fireplace, French doors that open to large deck and large private garden with mature plantings (rare for Cambridge)
Dining room: Flatware, dinnerware, and glassware; mahogany table and side chairs
Kitchen: Mexican tile floor, fully equipped, new knives and appliances, utensils, dishes, skylights

Travel times:
1 minute to bus
1-2 minutes to grocery store, restaurants, gourmet shops, boutiques, ATM
5 minutes to Danehy Park, Minuteman Trail (bike path)
5 -10 minutes to Porter and Davis Squares and subway, commuter rail
7-15 minutes to Harvard Square and subway, on foot or by bus or bicycle
15-20 minutes to Harvard Law School, Kennedy School, or Business School on foot, by bus or bicycle
20-25 minutes to South Station (Amtrak), by car or subway
30-45 minutes to Logan Airport, by car or subway

Features:
Central air conditioning (new)
Furnace (new)
Dishwasher (new)
Washer/dryer
Fire/security alarm system (new)
Environmentally-friendly features and appliances

Includes:
Linens
Fully stocked kitchen

Internet included. Cable TV, parking, and housekeeping are available but not included.

Excellent hassle-free rental. Available for summer (June to August) and the 2025-2026 academic year. Dates may be flexible. No pets. Email for more photos.

Lease Terms

  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Flexible/Other lease
  • Short-Term lease

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • References
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
ElectricityIncluded
GasIncluded
HeatIncluded
Hot WaterIncluded
Local PhoneIncluded
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Nadia

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Private Yard/Garden
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Individual Leases
  • Near Bus Stop

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Security Deposit
    $4,970

Parking

Assigned Other Parking

  • 1 space available
  • Deeded off-street paved parking space available. Not included in rent. Street parking available on Mass Ave and side streets.

Security

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Security System

Shopping Centers

Porter Square Shopping CenterWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
Porter Square GalleriaWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
University HallWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 12 min (6.1 mi)

Transit / Subway

Porter Square StationWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 6 min (0.3 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Alewife StationWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Ball SquareWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Medford/TuftsWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
West MedfordWalk: 46 min (2.4 mi)
Belmont CenterWalk: 55 min (2.8 mi)
WaverleyDrive: 9 min (4.5 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 15 min (7.7 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 17 min (7.4 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley University, PorterWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Tufts Univ., MedfordWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 35 min (1.9 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 28 min (1.5 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Mystic River ReservationWalk: 46 min (2.4 mi)

Schools

Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
West Somerville Neighborhood
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Graham and Parks
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Hardy Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Curtis-Tufts High School
Grades 9-12
Public
NR
Out of 10
Thompson Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

97

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

69

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

98

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Busy

66

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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