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$2,600 Total Monthly Price

520 Putnam Ave

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,000 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.

Details

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

About This Property

This three level, 1000+ SF townhouse has in-unit laundry, a private patio, and one off-st parking spot INCLUDED in the monthly rent. Wood floors throughout the majority of the unit, open kitchen with island, and a finished basement. Close to Central Square (red line & bus lines, stores, restaurants), easy commute Downtown or to Longwood Medical Area.

520 Putnam Ave is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Hardwood Floors

Smoke Free

Basement

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Patio
Location
520 Putnam Ave, Cambridge,
MA 02139
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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.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 450 Sq Ft $2,300 $3,014 $13,781
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1214-1217 Sq Ft $1,299 $3,572 $11,057
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1810-1813 Sq Ft $2,885 $4,465 $16,952
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2594-2595 Sq Ft $3,400 $5,157 $18,840
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 4078 Sq Ft $1,230 $5,438 $12,750
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Patio
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston University
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Cambridge College
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
MIT
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
520 Putnam Ave is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Boston University. It is also near Cambridge College and MIT.
Schools
Match Charter Public School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,192 Students
Nearby
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Nearby
Morse
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
335 Students
Nearby
New England Hebrew Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
78 Students
Nearby
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
James F Farr Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
29 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.7 mile from 520 Putnam Ave. 520 Putnam Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.3 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Boston University West Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
St Paul Street Station
Walk: 16 min 0.9 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
Porter Square
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 3.2 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 6.3 mi

Walkability Near 520 Putnam Ave Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting Around
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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Active
Soundscore™
69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 520 Putnam Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
330-340 River Street
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Residences at University Park
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
520 Putnam Ave 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: 5 min 1.8 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
520 Putnam Ave 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 1.4 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
520 Putnam Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 13.4 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 16.5 mi
520 Putnam Ave is 13.4 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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