$3,500 / Month
8 Beech St Unit 217
Cambridge, MA 02140
2 Weeks Ago
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
762 sq ft
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Fireplace
8 Beech St Unit 217
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,900 deposit
Available now, this exquisite one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is situated in Saint James Place - an elegant modern elevator building. It is conveniently located just moments away from Porter and Davis Square, and a short distance from the Red Line and the Minuteman bike path, facilitating easy access to Harvard and MIT. The apartment showcases large floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, complemented by maple wood floors. The open-concept kitchen is equipped for modern living, and the unit includes full-size in-unit laundry, central air, a gas fireplace, a spacious coat closet, an ample-sized bath, a California-style bedroom closet, and the added convenience of one deeded garage parking space (for additional rent). The professionally managed building ensures a secure, seamless and stress-free lifestyle for residents. Sorry, no pets are allowed, and no exceptions can be made. 73191 349
8 Beech St is an apartment community 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.
Apartment Features
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Location
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
8 Beech St Unit 217 is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Tufts Univ., Medford.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
274 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
299 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
104 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.2 mile from 8 Beech St Unit 217. 8 Beech St Unit 217 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.9 miles or 16 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.9 mi |
Time and distance from 8 Beech St Unit 217.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
8 Beech St Unit 217 has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Mystic River Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
8 Beech St Unit 217 has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
8 Beech St Unit 217 has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.9 mi |
8 Beech St Unit 217 is 10.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
8 Beech St Unit 217 Photos
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8 Beech St
Cambridge, MA 02140