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12 Shepard St Unit A
Available Jul 15

This nice 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath place in the Cambridge - Harvard Square area is available for 07-15-2026. Included Features are: Laundry in Coin-Op. Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at the time the information was obtained. We are pledged to this letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. ListingID = 85806

12 Shepard St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Hardwood Floors

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City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Hardwood Floors
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University
Walk: 2 min 0.0 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Harvard University
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
12 Shepard St Unit A is within 2 minutes or 0.0 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 12 Shepard St Unit A. 12 Shepard St Unit A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.4 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Porter Square Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Davis Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Magoun Square
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Gilman Square
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
West Medford
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 14 min 7.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 17 min 7.4 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 12 Shepard St Unit A.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
University Hall
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Porter Square Galleria
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
26-28 Church St
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
12 Shepard St Unit A has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Mystic River Reservation
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
12 Shepard St Unit A has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
12 Shepard St Unit A has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 20 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 22 min 11.2 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 30 min 16.2 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 38 min 21.5 mi
12 Shepard St Unit A has 3 military bases within 21.5 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 11.2 miles away and a 22 minute drive.

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