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$2,800 Total Monthly Price

42 Huron Ave

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,241 SF

About This Property

Located a stones throw away from Porter Square,this 1 bed 1 bath unit with space for an office,boasts an open floor plan,tall ceilings,hardwood floors,in unit laundry and tons of natural light from the large front windows. With a common front porch perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee,this unit is also conveniently located near shops,restaurants,and public transportation. Come explore all that Cambridge has to offer!

42 Huron Ave is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

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Neighborhood

Directly north of Harvard Square, the city’s iconic cultural hub, Neighborhood Nine holds a premier spot in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sitting northwest of Harvard University, America’s oldest university, Neighborhood Nine boasts a diverse population, walkable streets, tree-lined neighborhoods, and unbeatable amenities.

With great public transit, excellent schools, charming residential streets, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s almost as if this neighborhood is merely a dream. But luckily for you, it’s real (real upscale). This affluent neighborhood is known for its historic homes, nearby Victorian mansions, and rather pricey apartments, though what do you expect from such a notable neighborhood?

Stop by Danehy Park to play at its numerous athletic fields, explore Fresh Pond Mall’s supermarkets and retailers, and shop your way through Porter Square Shopping Center near the Porter transit stop. Numerous restaurants like Bagelsaurus thrive in this supportive community.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 1320-1329 Sq Ft $2,000 $2,557 $2,935
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1499-1508 Sq Ft $1,950 $2,986 $4,375
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1486-1509 Sq Ft $1,990 $3,582 $6,085
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2631-2639 Sq Ft $2,875 $4,451 $12,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 5314 Sq Ft $960 $5,482 $19,500
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
42 Huron Ave is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.
Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Attendance Zone
Peabody
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Attendance Zone
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Attendance Zone
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
274 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,012 Students
Nearby
St Peter Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
203 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.6 mile from 42 Huron Ave. 42 Huron Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.7 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Porter Square Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Davis Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Alewife
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Alewife Station
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
West Medford
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 6.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 18 min 7.7 mi

Walkability Near 42 Huron Ave Cambridge, MA 02138

Very Walkable
87
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
70
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
83
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 42 Huron Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
University Hall
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Porter Square Galleria
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
42 Huron Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Mystic River Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
42 Huron Ave has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
42 Huron Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 10.8 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 30 min 16.1 mi
42 Huron Ave is 10.8 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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