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$5,200 Total Monthly Price

208 Charles St

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Cambridge, MA 02141

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,318 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 1

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cooling Available
  • Patio
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About This Home

$5,200 deposit, Available Sep 1

This beautifully updated and maintained 3 bed/2 bath townhouse with a private patio and garage parking provides a sense of space and privacy that’s hard to find is now available. Desirable details include central AC,gleaming hardwood floors,recessed lighting,and custom closet built-ins. The fully equipped kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer add effortless ease to your daily routine,while the direct-access private garage is a rare urban luxury. Outside,your own private patio and garden area offer a peaceful retreat for dining al fresco. With a stellar Walk Score of 94 and a Bike Score of 98,you’re perfectly positioned near Kendall Square,MIT,and both the Red and Green Lines. Experience the best of the city right from your front door! MLS ID 73541707

208 Charles St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District 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.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1987

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Custom Closet System 2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms Primary bedroom located on third floor

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Property Attached Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Recessed Lighting Picture Window 1,318 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Stove Range Freezer Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on main level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $5,200 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, parking

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot Garden

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

1 Car Garage

Utilities

Cooling Available Baseboard Heating

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

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
        Charged per unit.
        $5,200

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.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Contact

  • Listed by Team Patti Brainard | Compass
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Patio
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
208 Charles St is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.
Schools
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Kennedy-Longfellow
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
296 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Boston Children's School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.5 mile from 208 Charles St. 208 Charles St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.7 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lechmere Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Kendall Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Union Square
Walk: 22 min 1.2 mi
Charles/Mgh Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Boston
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
North Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Back Bay
Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Lansdowne
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Boston
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 208 Charles St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Twin City Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Cambridgeside
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
174-180 Somerville Ave
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
208 Charles St 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
Museum of Science
 Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
208 Charles St has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston Public Garden, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Shriners Children's Boston
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
208 Charles St has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 28 min 13.7 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 17.9 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 31 min 18.7 mi
208 Charles St has 3 military bases within 18.7 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.7 miles away and a 28 minute drive.

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