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$4,700 / Month

6 Porter Rd Unit 3L

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Cambridge, MA 02140

2 Days Ago
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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1.5

  • Square Feet

    937 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Aug 1

Highlights

  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Skylights
6 Porter Rd Unit 3L
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $4,700 deposit, Available Aug 1

Furnished 3BR/1.5BA penthouse condo just steps from Porter Square, tucked away on a quiet side street. This sun-drenched top-floor unit offers 937 sq ft of well-appointed space with dramatic ceilings and skylights that brighten every corner. The kitchen includes a gas range, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, and custom maple cabinetry. You’ll also enjoy hardwood floors throughout, in-unit washer/dryer, central heating and cooling, and a Nest thermostat. Fully furnished with stylish decor, linens, dishes, cookware, small appliances, and cleaning supplies—everything you need for a seamless move-in. Shared outdoor seating and bike storage included. Just one block to the Red Line and Commuter Rail for direct access to Harvard, MIT, Tufts, and area hospitals. Walk to Lesley University, Harvard Law, neighborhood cafes, markets, and bookstores. An ideal option for visiting scholars, researchers, grad students, or university-affiliated professionals.

6 Porter Rd is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02140 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

* 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.

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

Furnished

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Skylights
  • Furnished
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Bicycle Storage

Fees and Policies

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

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water

Property Information

  • Furnished Units Available

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Neighborhood

A commuter-friendly destination in the city of Cambridge, Porter Square is known as a local shopping destination in this welcoming area. The Porter Square Shopping Center is an outdoor complex with well-known retailers, local businesses, and various restaurants such as coffee shops, diners, taverns, and more. Elm Street is a popular place to find all of your dining and shopping options, as well.

Longstanding single-family homes make this neighborhood very unique with a family-friendly environment. Lesley University’s Porter Campus gives a youthful vibe to the neighborhood, and great public schools can be found nearby.

Learn more about living in Porter Square 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Lesley University
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
6 Porter Rd Unit 3L is within 4 minutes or 0.2 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University 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
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
274 Students
Attendance Zone
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Friends School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
104 Students
Nearby
St. Clement Parish Schools
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
299 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.1 mile from 6 Porter Rd Unit 3L. 6 Porter Rd Unit 3L is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.8 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Porter Square Station
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Davis Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Magoun Square
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Ball Square
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
West Medford
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 15 min 7.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 6.8 mi
Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
79
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
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 6 Porter Rd Unit 3L.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Porter Square Galleria
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
University Hall
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
6 Porter Rd Unit 3L has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 3-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: 16 min 0.9 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Mystic River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
6 Porter Rd Unit 3L has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
6 Porter Rd Unit 3L has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.8 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 10.7 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 31 min 17.8 mi
6 Porter Rd Unit 3L is 10.7 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Skylights
  • Furnished
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Bicycle Storage

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