$3,000
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
12 Shepard St Unit A
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
731 sq ft
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Available
Available Jul 15
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Yard
- Smoke Free
12 Shepard St Unit A
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,000 deposit,
Available Jul 15
Cats Accepted Cats and Dogs Accepted Dishwasher Disposal Dogs Accepted First Month First Month's Rent Required Hardwood floors Heat Included Hot Water Included In monthly rent Last Month's Rent Required Laundry in Building Laundry Located in the Building Microwave No Smoking Allowed in the Home or Building Refrigerator Included Student Friendly Yard ARVARD LAW SCHOOL AREA, LOCATED ON BEAUTIFUL SHEPARD STREET IN BETWEEN HARVARD SQUARE AND PORTER SQUARE ON THE EXPRESS RED LINE TRAIN AND BUS LINE, GROUND LEVEL, WALK TO HARVARD, STARBUCKS, RESTAURANTS AND BARS, GROCERY STORE, SHOPPING, GYM, GOOD SIZE TWO BEDROOM LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS IN A MULTI FAMILY HOUSE, PARKING MAYBE AVAILABLE FOR RENT, HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED, NEWER HARDWOOD STYLE FLOORS, NEW WINDOWS, NEW FRIDGE, NEW STOVE, YARD, DISHWASHER, NICE APARTMENT CALL TODAY!
12 Shepard St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.
* 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Facilities
- Yard
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.
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
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Weight limit--
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Pet Limit--
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Utilities Included
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Water
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Heat
Property Information
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2 units
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| 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.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,439 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
192 Students
Nearby
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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 | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.4 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
69
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
BusyScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 12 Shepard St Unit A.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
12 Shepard St Unit A has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Mystic River Reservation
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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 | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| 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 | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 16.2 mi | |
| 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.
Amenities
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Facilities
- Yard
12 Shepard St Unit A Photos
12 Shepard St
Cambridge, MA 02138