Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Porter Square 1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3

$3,400 Total Monthly Price

1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3

Cambridge, MA 02140

1 Day Ago

617-299-9201

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,600 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Property is near public transit
Cooling Available
Shops
Hot Water Heating System
Heating System Uses Steam

1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3

About This Home

Available Now

Extremely Spacious & Character-Filled 3BR (or 2BR + Dining/Office) in Porter Square – Updated & Move-In Ready! You’ll fall in love with this incredibly spacious and full-of-character apartment nestled right in Porter Square. This unique home blends classic Cambridge charm with quality updates — featuring beautiful original details,a clawfoot bathtub,and thoughtful artistic touches throughout. Recently refreshed with brand new paint,new blinds,and professional top-to-bottom cleaning,the space feels bright,fresh,and move-in ready. With its versatile layout,this apartment can easily function as a large two-bedroom with an office or a full three-bedroom home — perfect for those who need extra space to live and work comfortably. Enjoy the rare combination of historic character,massive square footage,and unbeatable location adjacent all of Porter Square’s offerings including shops,restaurants,Red Line,and commuter rail. Available now – Heat/Hot Water included! MLS# 73445611

1851 Massachusetts Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02140 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

1,600 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer

Laundry

Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer

Location

Property is near public transit

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Cooling Available Hot Water Heating System Heating System Uses Steam Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

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

No Pets Allowed

Contact

Listed by Eric Walbridge | Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Phone Number
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Amenities

Range

Refrigerator

Freezer

Neighborhood

A commuter-friendly destination in the city of Cambridge, Porter Square is known as a local shopping destination in this welcoming area. The Porter Square Shopping Center is an outdoor complex with well-known retailers, local businesses, and various restaurants such as coffee shops, diners, taverns, and more. Elm Street is a popular place to find all of your dining and shopping options, as well.

Longstanding single-family homes make this neighborhood very unique with a family-friendly environment. Lesley University’s Porter Campus gives a youthful vibe to the neighborhood, and great public schools can be found nearby.

Learn more about living in Porter Square

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi

1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3 is within 1 minute or 0.1 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.0 mile from 1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3. 1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.0 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	0 min	0.0 mi
Davis Station	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	0 min	0.0 mi
West Medford	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	16 min	7.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	17 min	7.0 mi

Walker's Paradise

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Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

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Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

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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 1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Hall	Walk:	0 min	0.0 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi

1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi

1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3 has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	10 min	3.9 mi

1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	21 min	11.0 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	31 min	17.8 mi

1851 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3 is 11.0 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.