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2.3 miles to MIT

Rent Special

furnished, excellent condition, shared outdoor space, and washer/dryer in basement

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 Bathroom $2,150 365 1 Resident 8/1/25
8/1/25 $2,150 365Sq. 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

Bright, Garden-level Furnished Studio Rental near Harvard Observatory

Furnished studio apartment (365 sq. ft.) on first floor of owner occupied two-family house in quiet, residential neighborhood two blocks from the Harvard Observatory. Excellent condition, windows on three sides, high ceilings, recessed lighting,... hardwood floor in bedroom, shared yard, and laundry in basement. Near parks, shops, and public transportation. 15 minute walk to Harvard Campus or Porter Square. Cat on premises. All utilities except internet included.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
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Contact

Nicole Newendorp

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared Yard/Garden
  • Smoke-Free

Laundry

  • Laundry Access

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop

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
    $2,150

Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

  • 1 space available
  • Street parking available with a Cambridge permit. There are no designated spaces but it's usually easy to find a spot next to the house.

Shopping Centers

University HallWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Porter Square Shopping CenterWalk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Porter Square GalleriaWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 13 min (5.2 mi)

Transit / Subway

Porter SquareWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
Porter Square StationWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Harvard Square StationWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Alewife StationWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Magoun SquareWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Belmont CenterWalk: 57 min (3.0 mi)
West MedfordWalk: 63 min (3.3 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 67 min (3.5 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 13 min (6.8 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 18 min (7.7 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley UniversityWalk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Lesley University, PorterWalk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Cambridge CollegeWalk: 30 min (1.6 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 6 min (0.4 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 20 min (1.0 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 20 min (1.0 mi)
Mystic River ReservationWalk: 63 min (3.3 mi)

Schools

Graham and Parks
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
Haggerty
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

89

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

65

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

Very Bikeable

85

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Active

72

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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