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3.2 miles to MIT

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Street parking & bike storage

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 $2,560 1,051 2 Residents 8/10/25
8/10/25 $2,560 1,051Sq. Ft.
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Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Large duplex 1 bedroom overlooking Fresh Pond 1 mile from campus

Beautiful large 1 bedroom duplex 2cd and 3rd floor apartment overlooking Fresh Pond; street parking always available ! This unit receives tons of natural light and is very spacious with hardwood floors throughout. Located on Huron Avenue this... apartment is 4 1/2 blocks from Star Market (Mt Auburn St location), is near several shopping centers, restaurants and stores of Huron Village , and has many public transportation options, the closest is only 250 feet from the house.

The duplex is located on the second and third floors of a 3 family house. The second floor features an open kitchen and dining area with lots of windows on 3 walls creating a bright and inviting space. The third floor is a large open space with well-separated bedroom and living room areas, a full bath, lots of included storage, a back porch, and great views of Fresh pond. Laundry machines are located in the basement and is mostly used by the residents of this unit. We have a full sized dishwasher on wheels with a countertop attached for use.

Bike storage is available in the detached garage. Nearby bus lines 72/75 bus lines 30 seconds from property, the 71 & 73 bus just 5 block away, and Harvard Square T Station or Porter Sq Red Line and Commuter Rail Station is 1.6 miles away. There are many restaurants and shops in walking distance and multiple shopping centers within a miles radius of property and the commute into Boston is approximately 25-30 minutes.

Brand new A/C w/ Dehumidifier.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Semester

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Joyce Feuerstein
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Amenities

Unit Features

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Star's at CambridgeWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping CenterWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Fresh Pond Shopping CenterWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 14 min (6.1 mi)

Transit / Subway

AlewifeWalk: 30 min (1.5 mi)
Alewife StationWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Porter Square StationWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Belmont CenterWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
Harvard Square StationWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)
WaverleyWalk: 51 min (2.7 mi)
West MedfordWalk: 74 min (3.8 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 11 min (5.8 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 17 min (10.1 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley UniversityWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Lesley University, PorterWalk: 37 min (1.9 mi)
Cambridge CollegeWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryWalk: 58 min (3.0 mi)

Schools

Haggerty
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Mary Lee Burbank
Grades K-4
Public
9
Out of 10
Hosmer Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Winthrop L Chenery Middle
Grades 5-8
Public
8
Out of 10
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
Gardner Pilot Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Roger Wellington Elementary School
Grades PK-4
Public
7
Out of 10
Belmont High
Grades 9-12
Public
10
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

74

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Some Transit

46

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

86

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

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

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