$2,669
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
281 Brookline St Unit 1F
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
999 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
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- Pets Allowed
281 Brookline St Unit 1F
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,669 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Renovated 1 bed apartment in heart of Inman Square. New granite countertops, tile backsplash, common area refreshing and dedicated bike parking Tankless hot water, in building shared coin op laundry. Pets allowed, $75/month. Parking for rent very close by in secure garage at the VPNE Garage at 481 Columbia Street Somerville. It is a 0.2 mile walk from 1052-1060 Cambridge Street and tenants have rented parking here in the past. We have no affiliation with the garage and tenants need to make their own leasing arrangements with the garage and confirm availability, but they have recently confirmed spaces are available for $300/month. Additional Building Notes 1 storage unit comes with every unit except for third floor units. *** Price is for single occupancy. Adding a 2nd person would add $100/mo to the monthly rent.
281 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.
* 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
- Storage Space
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Laundry Facilities
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.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
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2 units
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On the coast of the Charles River, Cambridgeport neighbors the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and lies just north of Boston University across the river. Just minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Cambridgeport has small town charm with close proximity to big city amenities. On the shore of the Charles River, residents enjoy visiting Magazine Beach Park with great water views and open green space.
Visit Asgard Irish Pub for delicious eats in an old-timey, classic pub setting. For a colorful, lively atmosphere with diverse cuisine and late night shows, venture over to The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub. While in Cambridgeport, you’ll want to visit the MIT Museum, filled with galleries and exhibits focused on research and innovation. Get out on the water with the Riverside Boat Club and join the hundreds of rowers in this non-profit community gem.
Learn more about living in Cambridgeport
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
281 Brookline St Unit 1F is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Boston University. It is also near MIT and Cambridge College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
335 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
220 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Boston University West Station, located 0.6 mile from 281 Brookline St Unit 1F. 281 Brookline St Unit 1F is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.2 miles or 15 minutes away.
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.2 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
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
BusyScores provided by
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 281 Brookline St Unit 1F.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
281 Brookline St Unit 1F has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
281 Brookline St Unit 1F has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
281 Brookline St Unit 1F has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 13.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 20.5 mi |
281 Brookline St Unit 1F has 3 military bases within 20.5 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.5 miles away and a 25 minute drive.
Amenities
- Storage Space
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Laundry Facilities
281 Brookline St Unit 1F Photos
281 Brookline St
Cambridge, MA 02139