• Two bedroom furnished apartment on the upper two floors of a restored 1851 brick row house. - 61 OTIS — Furnished Historic Residence, East Cambridge near Kendall Square Townhome

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Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
(2 Total in Unit)
 2.5 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$8,250
12 Month Lease
1,750 2 Residents Available Now
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Total Monthly Price
$8,250
12 Month Lease
1,750Sq. Ft.
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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61 OTIS — Furnished Historic Residence, East Cambridge near Kendall Square

61 OTIS is a fully furnished, 1,750-square-foot executive residence occupying the third and fourth floors of a restored 1851 Greek Revival brick row house in East Cambridge — about a 10–15 minute walk from Kendall Square and MIT.

It's available on... a 12-month lease to individuals, and offers the character of an historic Cambridge home with the ease and privacy of a hotel suite.

The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath layout comfortably accommodates up to two occupants — well suited to visiting faculty, postdocs, researchers, staff, or relocating professionals who want more space and privacy than a standard apartment or extended-stay hotel room, without having to set up a household from scratch.

What's included:
Furnishings, artwork, and household essentials are already in place. All you need to bring is a suitcase with clothing and a dopp kit. The monthly lease includes gas, electricity, high-speed mesh Wi-Fi, weekly housekeeping with fresh linens, in a large two story apartment with fully equipped kitchen, a dedicated office, living room with digital fireplace, 2 1/2 baths, and two bedrooms.

Why it's different
Unlike a standardized corporate-housing unit, 61 OTIS is a single, owner-managed residence — original brickwork, wide-plank pine floors, restored millwork, and artwork by photographer Esther Pullman give it a strong sense of place, while modern conveniences (smart entry, high-speed Wi-Fi, contemporary services) provide the ease and privacy of a well-run hotel suite.

The house's first occupant was Amory Houghton Sr., whose family later founded Corning Glass Works — a direct link to East Cambridge's industrial history.

Location
East Cambridge, close to Kendall Square's biotech, tech, and research employers, MIT, restaurants, cafés, and MBTA public transportation — with the quieter pace of a residential street just outside the busiest part of the district.

Visit its website: one word "61otis" then "dot com" for more information.

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Professionally managed by Otis Street Properties

Lease Terms

Option To Renew

Lease renewal considered

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • References
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Agent Broker Fees

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Otis Street Properties
JOHN Whisnant

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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
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free
  • Storage Space Included

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop
  • Walk to campus

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Intercom

Shopping Centers

Twin City Plaza Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Cambridgeside Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
174-180 Somerville Ave Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi

Transit / Subway

Lechmere Station Walk: 3 min Distance: 0.2 mi
Kendall Station Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
North Station Walk: 21 min Distance: 1.1 mi
East Somerville Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Science Park Station Walk: 16 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Community College Station Walk: 16 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Back Bay Station Walk: 46 min Distance: 2.4 mi
South Station Walk: 43 min Distance: 2.2 mi
Porter Square Walk: 48 min Distance: 2.5 mi
Yawkey Drive: 9 min Distance: 4.2 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.5 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

MIT Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Suffolk University Walk: 32 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Bunker Hill Community College Walk: 21 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Emerson College Walk: 36 min Distance: 1.9 mi

Parks and Recreation

Museum of Science Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park Walk: 32 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Boston Public Garden Walk: 32 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation Walk: 44 min Distance: 2.3 mi

Schools

Kennedy-Longfellow
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
4
Out of 10
King Open
Grades PK-5
Public
4
Out of 10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Clarence R Edwards Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
1
Out of 10
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Grades PK-1
Public
NR
Out of 10
Cambridgeport
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Grades PK-8
Public
7
Out of 10
E Somerville Community
Grades PK-8
Public
3
Out of 10
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Ratings

Walkability

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability

100/ 100

Transit

Exceptionally friendly

Transit

90/ 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally friendly

Bikeability

90/ 100

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Sound

Active

Sound

69/ 100

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