Condos Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Porter Square 8 Allen St Unit 2

$2,950 / Month

8 Allen St Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02140

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617-340-9672

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

999 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 15

Highlight

No Cooling

8 Allen St Unit 2

About This Home

$2,950 deposit, Available Sep 15

Welcome to this charming 1bedroom plus den,1 bathroom with an awesome deck in unit washer and dryer on the second floor is perfectly situated on the peaceful side street in the heart of Porter Square. Enjoy unbeatable convenience with the Redline,commuter trail,Porter Square Shopping Center and a variety of local restaurants and shops just steps away. This unit completed with one off-parking. Schedule a viewing today and make it your home! MLS# 73405871

8 Allen St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02140 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.

Home Details

Home Type

Condominium

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 2nd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Interior Spaces

999 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,950 Property Available on 9/15/25 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

Listed by Alpha Group | Compass
Phone Number
Source

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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.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi

8 Allen St Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Tufts Univ., Medford.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.2 mile from 8 Allen St Unit 2. 8 Allen St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.1 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Davis Station	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Magoun Square	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
West Medford	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	8 min	4.3 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	15 min	7.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	17 min	7.1 mi

Walker's Paradise

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

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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 8 Allen St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Porter Square Shopping Center	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
University Hall	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi

8 Allen St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 4-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	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.7 mi

8 Allen St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.