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1.9 miles to MIT

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Fully furnished, private-entry full-floor apartment with hardwood floors and skylights

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 $2,850
12 Month Lease
800 2 Residents 8/27/25
8/27/25 $2,850
12 Month Lease
800Sq. 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

  • Faculty/Staff
  • Graduate Students

WALK TO HARVARD. Furnished 1-Bedroom & Study, in-unit washer/dryer + all utilities included - NO FEE

Fully furnished one-bedroom apartment with skylit study on quiet residential street just a short walk to the Harvard campus and easy nearby commute to MIT. Heat, in-unit laundry, all utilities and internet are included. No broker fee.
• Ideal for...
scholars arriving/returning from overseas, a fully-furnished and outfitted apartment, just order groceries.
• Five-minute walk to Harvard sciences, physics, mathematics, and economics departments.
• A private-entry, turn-key apartment -- just bring your clothes and computer and commence the purpose of your visit right away.
• Just steps from university campus, shopping, restaurants/cafes and public transportation. Easy on-street parking.
• No broker's fees.

> This top-floor apartment is in a formerly Harvard-owned house on a tree-lined street of Victorian homes. It is located one-half block off Mass. Ave. in a convenient, quiet neighborhood close to shops, cafes, restaurants, and the Red Line subway. It is well-suited for a post-doc, visiting professor or scholar.

ONE-BEDROOM with STUDY - $2,850
A home-like, full-floor apartment with windows on all four sides, two skylights, hardwood floors and carpets.
> The apartment features a spacious living/dining room; a large bedroom with queen bed; a skylit study with large desk, a guest bed alcove and a hidden washer and dryer; a skylit kitchen with dishwasher and its own dining area; and a modern bath with tiled shower/tub. Two closets, large under-bed drawers and chests of drawers and a large bookcase are available for your belongings.

EXCELLENT LOCATION short walk to Harvard, and nearby to MIT and Tufts by subway, bus, commuter rail, or bike. Supermarket two blocks away. One-half block to bus lines. Six-minute walk to Red Line subway and commuter rail. Easy on-street parking on low-density street between Harvard Square and Porter Square.

In addition to being fully furnished with quality oak furniture and accessorized, this apartment rental includes in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffeemaker, dishes, glasses, cookware, bath and bed linens, hairdryer, TV, high-fidelity table radio, lamps and clocks.

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- Residency: suitable for an individual or quiet couple; not suitable for children or roommates.
- 12-Month Lease
- Fixed cost includes all utilities (heat, a/c, hot water, electricity) and high-speed internet, in-unit laundry, furniture and furnishings.
- Affirmed by prior visiting scholars as an ideal independent home-away-from-home.
- Private entry.
- No broker’s fee.
- No smoking.
- No pets.
- Application and References will be required.
- First and last month’s rent + security deposit will be due upon signing a lease.
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Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

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

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
ElectricityIncluded
GasIncluded
HeatIncluded
High-Speed InternetIncluded
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Mark

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free
  • Study

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.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Security Deposit
    $2,800

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Intercom

Shopping Centers

University HallWalk: 6 min (0.4 mi)
Somerville PlaceWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Somerville PlazaWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 10 min (4.2 mi)

Transit / Subway

Porter SquareWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Porter Square StationWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Harvard Square StationWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Magoun SquareWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Gilman SquareWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
West MedfordWalk: 64 min (3.3 mi)
North StationWalk: 64 min (3.3 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 61 min (3.2 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 15 min (7.5 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 15 min (6.7 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley University, PorterWalk: 6 min (0.4 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Cambridge CollegeWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Mystic River ReservationWalk: 55 min (2.9 mi)

Schools

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
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Winter Hill Community
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

97

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Excellent Transit

77

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

71

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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