Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Neighborhood Nine

$1,995 Total Monthly Price

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A

Cambridge, MA 02138

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617-901-7117

Bedrooms

Studio
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

400 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Marina
Golf Course Community
Medical Services
Property is near public transit and schools
Jogging Path
No Cooling

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A

About This Home

$1,995 deposit, Available Now

This is a small,practical,recently updated studio in one of Cambridge's most desirable and lively corridors. It prioritizes location over square footage—perfect if you want to be steps from Harvard institutions,vibrant street life,and endless amenities without a long commute. The building itself has some ground-floor commercial elements (historical context includes retail spaces),typical for Mass Ave properties. Landlord would like to lease until Aug 31,and then offer lease renewal of 12 months to return to the academic cycle. MLS# 73492790

1686 Massachusetts Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

* 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.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1890

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

1-Story Property 400 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,995 Property Available on 3/27/26 Short Term Lease Assessor Parcel Number 411822 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

No Cooling Electric Baseboard Heater

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Marina Golf Course Community Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

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
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $1,995

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.

Contact

Listed by Gary Vrotsos Team | Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Phone Number
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Neighborhood

Directly north of Harvard Square, the city’s iconic cultural hub, Neighborhood Nine holds a premier spot in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sitting northwest of Harvard University, America’s oldest university, Neighborhood Nine boasts a diverse population, walkable streets, tree-lined neighborhoods, and unbeatable amenities.

With great public transit, excellent schools, charming residential streets, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s almost as if this neighborhood is merely a dream. But luckily for you, it’s real (real upscale). This affluent neighborhood is known for its historic homes, nearby Victorian mansions, and rather pricey apartments, though what do you expect from such a notable neighborhood?

Stop by Danehy Park to play at its numerous athletic fields, explore Fresh Pond Mall’s supermarkets and retailers, and shop your way through Porter Square Shopping Center near the Porter transit stop. Numerous restaurants like Bagelsaurus thrive in this supportive community.

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Amenities

Microwave

Range

Refrigerator

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Harvard University	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A. 1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.3 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
West Medford	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	14 min	7.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	16 min	7.3 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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63 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Hall	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. 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
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	22 min	11.5 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	17.4 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A is 11.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.