Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge

$1,750 Total Monthly Price

12 Month Lease

42 Francis Ave Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	750 SF

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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Property Information

3 units

42 Francis Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Location

42 Francis Ave, Cambridge,

MA 02138

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City - Cambridge

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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Amenities

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Electricity, Heat, Sewer, Air Conditioning Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Cambridge College	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

42 Francis Ave Unit 2 is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Cambridge College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.7 mile from 42 Francis Ave Unit 2. 42 Francis Ave Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.4 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Porter Square Station	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Union Square	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
North Station	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	13 min	4.4 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	15 min	8.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	6.4 mi

Walkability Near 42 Francis Ave Cambridge, MA 02138

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 42 Francis Ave Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Somerville Plaza	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Somerville Place	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
University Hall	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi

42 Francis Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-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	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi

42 Francis Ave Unit 2 has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.