Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Mid-Cambridge

$5,400 Total Monthly Price

1657 Cambridge St Unit 1

Cambridge, MA 02138

617-571-3573

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,350 sq ft
Available

Available Oct 2

Highlights

Pets Allowed
Fireplace
Deck

1657 Cambridge St Unit 1

About This Home

$2,700 deposit, Available Oct 2

Renovated 3-Bedroom Near Harvard Square. Spacious and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom,2-bath apartment offering approximately 1,343 square feet of comfortable living space. This home blends classic Cambridge character with modern conveniences,including hardwood floors,central air conditioning,a dishwasher,and in-unit laundry. The well-designed layout offers plenty of room for relaxing,entertaining,or working from home. Enjoy additional outdoor living with access to a balcony,deck,and patio. Available October 1,2026,for $5,400 per month. Lease terms range from 12 to 36+ months. The security deposit is equal to one month’s rent. The landlord pays for water and sewer; tenants are responsible for gas and electricity. The apartment is offered unfurnished,and parking is not included.Conveniently located near Harvard Square,neighborhood shops,restaurants,public transportation,and everything Cambridge has to offer. MLS ID 73579944

1657 Cambridge St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

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* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Security Deposit - Refundable
  
  $2,700

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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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:	11 min	0.6 mi
Harvard University	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

1657 Cambridge St Unit 1 is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 1657 Cambridge St Unit 1. 1657 Cambridge St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.3 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Central Square Station	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Union Square	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Lansdowne	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Boston	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
North Station	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi
Back Bay	Drive:	10 min	3.5 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	14 min	7.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	6.3 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

100 / 100

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Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1657 Cambridge St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Galleria At Harvard Square	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Somerville Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi

1657 Cambridge St Unit 1 has 2 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:	9 min	0.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi

1657 Cambridge St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi

1657 Cambridge St Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.3 mile away and a 6 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	23 min	12.0 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	16.9 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	35 min	20.4 mi

1657 Cambridge St Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 20.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 12.0 miles away and a 23 minute drive.