Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Cambridgeport 159 Allston St Unit 2

$4,500 / Month

159 Allston St Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02139

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617-448-1542

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,281 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 1

Highlights

Marina
Medical Services
Property is near public transit
Jogging Path
Cooling Available
Patio

159 Allston St Unit 2

About This Home

$4,500 deposit, Available Aug 1

The owners of this new construction building care deeply about the environment so when it was time to build they erected the first Certified Passive House in Cambridge. This dog-friendly 3-bedroom,2-bath unit is on the second floor of a triple decker and features an open plan living room/dining room,leading to a kitchen with bar seating,Corian countertops,stainless steel,energy-efficient appliances,including an induction range. With high ceilings and huge windows all around,the unit is flooded with light. It has plenty of closet space plus private storage in the basement. The in-unit laundry and private parking for one car,plus easy on-street parking,are a plus,as is plug-in for EV. Amazing location,with easy access to the Central Square MBTA station,Harvard and Kendall Squares,MIT,BU,Whole Foods,Trader Joe's,and the many great restaurants in Central Square. Close to the Charles River,where you can bike,walk,or sunbathe. MLS# 73403432

159 Allston St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code.

* 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.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 2022

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 2nd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Heating system powered by active solar Water-Smart Landscaping

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

Window Screens 1,281 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator Range Microwave Disposal

Laundry

ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer Laundry in unit ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,500 Property Available on 8/1/25 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 404278 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, garden area, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

999 Sq Ft Lot Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Outdoor Features

Patio Rain Gutters

Parking

1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Marina Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

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

Pet policies are negotiable.

Contact

Listed by Ellen G. Friedman | Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Disposal

Microwave

Range

Patio

Neighborhood

On the coast of the Charles River, Cambridgeport neighbors the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and lies just north of Boston University across the river. Just minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Cambridgeport has small town charm with close proximity to big city amenities. On the shore of the Charles River, residents enjoy visiting Magazine Beach Park with great water views and open green space.

Visit Asgard Irish Pub for delicious eats in an old-timey, classic pub setting. For a colorful, lively atmosphere with diverse cuisine and late night shows, venture over to The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub. While in Cambridgeport, you’ll want to visit the MIT Museum, filled with galleries and exhibits focused on research and innovation. Get out on the water with the Riverside Boat Club and join the hundreds of rowers in this non-profit community gem.

Learn more about living in Cambridgeport

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston University	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
MIT	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

159 Allston St Unit 2 is within 14 minutes or 0.8 mile from Boston University. It is also near Cambridge College and MIT.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.6 mile from 159 Allston St Unit 2. 159 Allston St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.3 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Central Square Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
St Paul Street Station	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Boston University West Station	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Boston University East Station	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Boston University Central Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Ruggles Station	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	11 min	3.3 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	14 min	7.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	15 min	6.3 mi

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

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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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 159 Allston St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
330-340 River Street	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Residences at University Park	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Memorial Plaza	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi

159 Allston St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Coit Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

159 Allston St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi