21 Essex St
21 Essex St,
Cambridge,
MA
02139
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | — | Not Available |
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Built in 1920
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7 units/3 stories
About 21 Essex St Cambridge, MA 02139
Discover true Cambridge living at 21 Essex St. The location in Cambridge's 02139 area is an ideal place to move. Make a visit to view the available floorplans. Here at this community, the leasing team is ready to match you with your perfect new place. Start living the good life at 21 Essex St. Contact or drop by to schedule a tour.
21 Essex St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
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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 SquareBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
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| Studio Studio Studio | 2441-2442 Sq Ft | $2,000 | $2,674 | $4,076 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 2853-2855 Sq Ft | $2,300 | $3,552 | $10,220 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 3758 Sq Ft | $2,500 | $3,943 | $9,540 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 4043-4045 Sq Ft | $3,200 | $5,074 | $13,420 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 3713 Sq Ft | $1,125 | $5,496 | $7,500 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
21 Essex St is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from MIT. It is also near Cambridge College and Boston University.
Schools
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
999 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
254 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
255 Students
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
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Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
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Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.2 mile from 21 Essex St. 21 Essex St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.7 miles or 14 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.7 mi |
Time and distance from 21 Essex St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
21 Essex St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
21 Essex St has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
21 Essex St has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 13.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.7 mi |
21 Essex St is 13.0 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
21 Essex St Cambridge, MA 02139 is in Central Square in the city of Cambridge. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.2 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.1 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
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