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$2,795 / Month

286 Brookline St Unit #2

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    950 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 1

Highlights

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Yard
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
286 Brookline St
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $2,795 deposit, Available Sep 1

$2795. Separate 2 bed/1 bath 3rd floor unit apartment in desirable Cambridgeport near BU bridge with hardwood floors and great natural lighting. Easy street parking and steps from a park. Prime location available 9/1/2025. Approx. 900-950 sq.ft. Third floor unit features wide knotty pine wood floors, in-unit laundry with large capacity machines, good natural light, high efficiency heating, kitchen with pull-out cabinet drawers, microwave, s.s appliances incl. DW. Walking distance to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Walgreens, biotech jobs, BU and MIT. On direct bus line (#47) to Longwood medical area. Short 12+ min walk to Red Line Central Sq. / Restaurants. Steps the Charles River for sunset walks, July 4th fireworks, bike-path and runners. Cats allowed. Small storage room (in closed off stairway to second floor); bonus storage under eaves. There is ample street parking in neighborhood. Possible Bike storage in basement. Enter through garden to outside rear staircase. Limited use of large back yard by agreement with owners, who live in bottom unit. Please come to see it.

286 Brookline St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Yard

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Weight limit
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  • Pet Limit
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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Contact

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Neighborhood

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
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston University
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
MIT
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
286 Brookline St is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Boston University. It is also near MIT and Cambridge College.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Boston University West Station, located 0.6 mile from 286 Brookline St. 286 Brookline St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.2 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Boston University West Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Central Square Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
St Paul Street Station
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Boston University East Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boston University Central Station
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 3.2 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 6.2 mi
Very Walkable
86
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
67
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
99
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 286 Brookline St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
330-340 River Street
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Residences at University Park
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
286 Brookline St 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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
286 Brookline St has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
286 Brookline St has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 26 min 13.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 16.6 mi
286 Brookline St is 13.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Yard
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails

286 Brookline St Photos

  • Kitchen

  • Kitchen and entrance

  • Bathroom

  • Leafy view

  • Bedroom 1

  • Bedroom 1

  • Bedroom 2

  • Extra storage closet

  • Plan (layout prior to renovations)

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