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21 Brookline St

21 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Bike-Friendly Area
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood Floors

About 21 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139

Come enjoy Cambridge living at 21 Brookline St. This property is situated in the Central Square area of Cambridge. The professional leasing team is available to help you find the perfect apartment. Make your move to 21 Brookline St. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to see available floor plans.

21 Brookline St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vaulted Ceiling

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Location
21 Brookline St, Cambridge,
MA 02139
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Neighborhood

Central Square is a thriving commercial district in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Filled with eclectic local restaurants, bars, and shops, this retail hub is the perfect place for renters looking for an urban lifestyle with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Enjoy popular hotspots like the Mad Monkfish or Brick & Mortar, or check out some local entertainment at the Central Square Theater.

Because Central Square is such an urban neighborhood, there’s fantastic access to public transportation through the Central Subway Station. This is the ideal fit for commuters because of its public transit availability and the neighborhood’s unbeatable access to Boston. Central Square is just north of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a few miles southeast of Harvard University, and just across the Charles River from Boston University.

Learn more about living in Central Square 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Central Square Cambridge, MA
Studio $3,005 $2,794
1 Bedroom $3,597 $3,291
2 Bedrooms $4,218 $4,231
3 Bedrooms $5,713 $5,259
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Cambridge College
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Boston University
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
21 Brookline St is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from MIT. It is also near Cambridge College and Boston University.
Schools
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Attendance Zone
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
888 Students
Nearby
The Henry Buckner School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
6 Students
Nearby
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Choir School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
38 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.2 mile from 21 Brookline St. 21 Brookline St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.1 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Kendall Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boston University East Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Boston University Central Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Blandford Street Station
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 2.7 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 6.1 mi

Walkability Near 21 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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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
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 21 Brookline St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Residences at University Park
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
330-340 River Street
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
21 Brookline St has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-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
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
21 Brookline St has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
21 Brookline St has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 12.9 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 16.6 mi
21 Brookline St is 12.9 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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