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$3,500 / Month

12 Ware St Unit B

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    935 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Aug 1

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  • Hardwood Floors
12 Ware St Unit B
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $3,500 deposit, Available Aug 1

Unbeatable Harvard Square location! Available August 1, this incredible 935 SF garden-level rental is just 2 blocks from Harvard Yard and 0.4 miles to the Red Line. Set in a gracious brick building with mature gardens, the unit features an expansive open-concept living and dining area, a spacious entryway, and two generously sized bedrooms with built-ins—perfect for work-from-home flexibility. Enjoy a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, updated light fixtures, and newer windows throughout. Building amenities include common laundry, bike storage, intercom access, and elevator service. A rare opportunity to live in the heart of Cambridge’s most vibrant neighborhood!

12 Ware St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Condo Features

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Stainless Steel Appliances

Heating

  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space

Fees and Policies

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Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and townhomes available for rent. Central Square, Harvard Square, and Inman Square are all within easy walking distance of Mid-Cambridge, providing residents with abundant options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both walkable from Mid-Cambridge as well, making the neighborhood a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff of these institutions. Lush surroundings and green spaces like Joan Lorentz Park and Harvard Yard lend a sense of serenity to the neighborhood while the shops, bars, and eateries of bustling Massachusetts Avenue ensure there is always something to do in Mid-Cambridge.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Harvard University
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
12 Ware St Unit B is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.
Schools
Martin Luther King Jr.
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Attendance Zone
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Paul's Choir School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
The Henry Buckner School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
Nearby
St. Anthony Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 12 Ware St Unit B. 12 Ware St Unit B is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.8 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Central Square Station
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Union Square
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Porter Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Gilman Square
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
North Station
Drive: 10 min 3.7 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 6.8 mi
Walker's Paradise
95
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
80
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.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 12 Ware St Unit B.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Harvard Square
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Somerville Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
12 Ware St Unit B has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
12 Ware St Unit B has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
12 Ware St Unit B has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 23 min 12.2 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 16.6 mi
12 Ware St Unit B is 12.2 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space

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