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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
2 Bathrooms $4,200
Plus Fees
7 Month Lease
1,589 3 Residents Available Now
Available Now $4,200
Plus Fees
7 Month Lease
1,589Sq. 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

Charming Riverside 2-Bedroom Flat Moments to Harvard, HBS and MIT

Brimming with character and natural light, this beautifully maintained Riverside apartment combines timeless Cambridge charm with modern convenience. Set within an owner-occupied 1885 Victorian two-family home, it features high ceilings, large... windows, parquet floors, and original architectural details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. The home offers spacious bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and two full bathrooms that blend classic craftsmanship with modern finishes. A formal dining room with a decorative fireplace, period millwork, and a built-in hutch evokes the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy in-unit laundry, a wraparound porch ideal for relaxing or outdoor dining, and a freshly painted interior. This home is also certified deleaded. Perfectly situated between Harvard and Central Squares with easy access to Harvard University, HBS, the Charles River, and nearby cafés, shops, and restaurants, this home offers the best of Victorian charm and modern urban living.

Tenant is responsible gas, electricity, and cable/internet. The landlord pays water and sewer.

First month, last month, and security deposit due upon signing a lease.

AC will be installed no later than April 2026.

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Last Month Rent
  • References
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • Agent/Broker Listing
  • No Fees

Contact

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Edward Jones

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared Yard/Garden
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • 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.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Gas
    Varies
  • Utility - Electric
    Varies
  • High Speed Internet Access
    Usage-based

Shopping Centers

330-340 River Street Walk: 8 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Harvard Square Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 11 min Distance: 4.7 mi

Transit / Subway

Harvard Square Station Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Central Square Station Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Porter Square Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Boston University West Station Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
St Paul Street Station Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Pleasant Street Station Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Yawkey Walk: 37 min Distance: 1.9 mi
Ruggles Station Walk: 57 min Distance: 3.0 mi
Back Bay Station Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.1 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 12 min Distance: 7.0 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 14 min Distance: 8.2 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Cambridge College Walk: 4 min Distance: 0.2 mi
Harvard University Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Lesley University Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi
MIT Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.2 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Coit Observatory Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi

Schools

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Morse
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Cambridgeport
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

96

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Excellent Transit

76

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

99

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.

Active

69

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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