$5,750
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
255 River St Unit 1
Cambridge, MA 02139
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1,600 sq ft
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- Hardwood Floors
255 River St Unit 1
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About This Home
12 Month Lease
Cambridgeport: Classic David Aposhian Shingle-Style Townhouse. Built new from the ground up in 2002 using reclaimed wood beams along with new mahogany, cherry and fir millwork throughout. Numerous custom built-ins, spacious closets, vaulted-ceilings with skylights, wainscoting and three sides of tall windows. Two full bathrooms, in-unit laundry and hardwood floors, David's trademark Arboretum landscaping is in full play creating lush green environment. The modern kitchen features Shaker-Style cabinets with professional-grade stainless steel appliances and honed-granite counters. Two-car off-street parking directly abutting the unit, efficient gas forced hot water heating and a short walk to Whole Foods and the Charles River. Available now! 73166 744
255 River 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.
* 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.
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Stainless Steel Appliances
Heating
Instant Hot Water
- Heating
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
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.
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
255 River St Unit 1 is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Boston University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
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Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
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Grades 6-12
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 255 River St Unit 1. 255 River St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.4 miles or 15 minutes away.
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.4 mi |
Getting Around
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
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Strong Public Transit
Transit
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Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 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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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 255 River St Unit 1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
255 River St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-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 | 1.5 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: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
255 River St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
255 River St Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 13.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.4 mi |
255 River St Unit 1 is 13.3 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Heating
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
255 River St Unit 1 Photos
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
255 River St
Cambridge, MA 02139