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2.5 miles to MIT

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Gorgeous yard with patios, BBQ & double hammock. Easy street parking right in front.

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

Total Monthly Price

$4,800
9 Month Lease
1,175 5 Residents 8/1/26
8/1/26
Total Monthly Price
$4,800
9 Month Lease
1,175Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.

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.

Street

  • No Fees

Comments

Max of 2. right out front on the street.

Garage

  • No Fees

Comments

Max of 1. $175 extra

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Sunsplashed Serenity: Elegant 2BR+study $4800/m; $1800/w | For the academic year 9.1.26-5.17.27

Available for August 1 2026 or September 1 2026 - May 17 2026.
$4800/mo
This elegant, sun-splashed, newly-renovated, expansive 1st-floor unit has been completely redone with meticulous attention to detail. On the first level of a 2-family house on a...
quiet street in leafy Huron Village /W. Cambridge, close to Harvard, the open, airy space offers stylish architectural elements and high-end finishes. The contemporary eat-in kitchen with large bay window & window-seat overlooks a garden; a storage pantry leads to stairs to the laundry. The kitchen office nook with wireless internet doubles as a bar for entertaining. A marble-tiled bath offers built-in storage, a vessel sink, shower, full tub and European low-voltage lighting. The full dining room has a copper chair-rail, built-in sideboard and a table seating 6-10. French doors through the living room lead to the sun-room/study with its custom built-in office area and fold-out sofa. Designer furniture includes a BKF leather butterfly chair, a leather club chair, a handmade rug, and a sumptuous sofa. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet. The second bedroom offers a twin bed. Throughout the unit are hardwood floors, European cable and recessed dimmable lighting, roomy storage and a central sound system. Drink your morning coffee on the covered back porch overlooking the leafy, perennial-bordered backyard. Relax in the double hammock and help yourself to the herbs growing in the small kitchen garden. Two new bluestone patios enclosed by trellises and a cobblestone driveway. A barbecue and a table that seats up to 10 for gatherings. Walking distance to Radcliffe (10 min), Harvard (15 min), Fresh Pond (5 min), near Huron Ave and Fresh Pond cafes & shops (Formaggio, Hi-Rise Bakery, Whole Foods, Starbucks). Subway at Harvard Square is a 15-minute walk or a direct connection via 2 different bus lines, all 1-2 blocks away. Easy access to Rtes. 2 & 128. Near jogging paths, bike trails and parks. No smokers; no pets. The unit is furnished and fully appointed with kitchenware, small appliances, TV, & linens. The furniture can be adjusted to suit your needs and your family. Price includes all utilities: electricity (up to $200/month), gas, basic cable TV, wireless internet, housecleaning (every two weeks), laundry, and a bicycle. Garage parking may be available for an extra fee. Storage is available in the basement. This home is not a sublet. It is a furnished apartment, perfect for a single, couple, or small family. It has been designed and outfitted with attention to the needs of the visiting scholar, faculty, diplomat, or business person who wants a stylish, serene, comfortable, and tasteful residence. More photos are available by request.

Approximate Utility Cost: $0 - all utilities are included

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • References
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Agent Broker Fees

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

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Janet Randall

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Amenities

Unit Features

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Fresh Pond Shopping Center Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Star's at Cambridge Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 13 min Distance: 5.5 mi

Transit / Subway

Porter Square Station Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Alewife Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Porter Square Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Davis Station Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Harvard Square Station Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Magoun Square Walk: 40 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Belmont Center Walk: 51 min Distance: 2.6 mi
West Medford Walk: 65 min Distance: 3.4 mi
Waverley Walk: 67 min Distance: 3.5 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 12 min Distance: 6.5 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 18 min Distance: 7.9 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley University Walk: 18 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Harvard University Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Lesley University, Porter Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Cambridge College Walk: 34 min Distance: 1.8 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Coit Observatory Walk: 58 min Distance: 3.0 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
Haggerty
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
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Mary Lee Burbank
Grades K-4
Public
9
Out of 10
Hardy Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

87

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Good Transit

54

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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

73

Soundscore

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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