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$2,500 Total Monthly Price
10 Month Lease

1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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    400 sq ft

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10 Month Lease, $2,500 deposit, Available Now

Welcome to your new home in the heart of Cambridge! This charming studio apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of the area. TOTAL MOVE IN COSTS ARE NEGIOTATABLE BASED ON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE APPLICANT: Pet fees are dependant on the breed and weight of the pet! First month Rent: 2700$ Last Month Rent: 2700$ Security Rent: 2700$ Key Fee: 50$ NO BROKERS FEE

1238 Massachusetts Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat

Property Information

  • 3 units

Contact

  • Listed by Karim Chinchilla
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Neighborhood

Located in the historic heart of Cambridge, Harvard Square has served the community as a revered gathering place since 1630. Residents and visitors alike flock to Harvard Square to peruse the many bookstores, coffee houses, art theaters, fine restaurants, and eclectic shops. The streets of Harvard Square are brimming with public art installations, street performers, and regularly scheduled events.

Living near Harvard Square grants residents easy access to a host of commercial and cultural offerings as well as the sprawling Harvard Yard and recreational opportunities on the Charles River. Numerous apartments and condos are available for rent in the area, presenting potential renters with many options to choose from. Quick access to the T makes getting around from Harvard Square easy.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Harvard University
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Cambridge College
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Lesley University
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5 is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Harvard University. It is also near Cambridge College and Lesley University.
Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Attendance Zone
Martin Luther King Jr.
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Attendance Zone
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Choir School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
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 0.2 mile from 1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5. 1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.0 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Central Square Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Porter Square Station
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Union Square
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Babcock Street Station
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
North Station
Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 7.0 mi
Walker's Paradise
99
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
97
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 1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Harvard Square
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
330-340 River Street
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-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: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5 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: 14 min 0.8 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5 has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 22 min 11.9 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 16.6 mi
1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5 is 11.9 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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