$3,600 Total Monthly Price
10 Month Lease

85 Clifton St Unit 1

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Cambridge, MA 02140

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,017 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Oct 19

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Yard
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
85 Clifton St Unit 1
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10 Month Lease, $3,600 deposit, Available Oct 19

Live near it all! 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in a 3 unit building. 2 off street, non-tandem parking spaces, central air and heat, and in-unit laundry! Features lots of light in living and dining room, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, second bedroom with closet and built-ins, and kitchen with island, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and French door refrigerator. Private side porch, green space in the backyard, and additional storage in basement as well. Walking: 5 minutes to Alewife station, 15 minutes to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, CVS, Davis Square, and Porter Square. Easy access to Bike paths, Russell Field, Danehy Park, and multiple bus routes. Right near Route 2 for getting out of the city. Quiet neighborhood, but close enough to get you to the best parts of Cambridge/Boston/Somerville! Initial lease from signing to September 2026. Renewal will be for 1 year starting Sept. 2026. Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, and annual yard cleanup. Tenant pays for electric, gas, and internet. Rent due 1st of every month. Pets allowed. Dogs will depend on breed due to insurance purposes. Renters will need to put out trash, recycling, compost and (sometimes) yard waste bins weekly for curbside pickup on Sunday nights (Monday nights if Monday is a holiday). Unit is non-smoking indoors (including vaping). Smoking is allowed on the private side porch. Subject to credit and background check. First month, last month, and security deposit required.

Live near it all! 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in a 3 unit building. 2 off street, non-tandem parking spaces, central air and heat, and in-unit laundry! Features lots of light in living and dining room, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, second bedroom with closet and built-ins, and kitchen with island, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and French door refrigerator. Private side porch, green space in the backyard, and additional storage in basement as well. Walking: 5 minutes to Alewife station, 15 minutes to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, CVS, Davis Square, and Porter Square. Easy access to Bike paths, Russell Field, Danehy Park, and multiple bus routes. Right near Route 2 for getting out of the city. Quiet neighborhood, but close enough to get you to the best parts of Cambridge/Boston/Somerville! Initial lease from signing to September 2026. Renewal will be for 1 year starting Sept. 2026. Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, and annual yard cleanup. Tenant pays for electric, gas, and internet. Rent due 1st of every month. Pets allowed. Dogs will depend on breed due to insurance purposes. Renters will need to put out trash, recycling, compost and (sometimes) yard waste bins weekly for curbside pickup on Sunday nights (Monday nights if Monday is a holiday). Unit is non-smoking indoors (including vaping). Smoking is allowed on the private side porch. Subject to credit and background check. First month, last month, and security deposit required.

85 Clifton St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02140 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Highlights

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows

Fees and Policies

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

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Contact

  • Listed by Michael Chin
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
Neighborhood

This walkable, friendly community offers a serene location and favorable amenities. North Cambridge is just two miles northeast of Harvard University and five miles from downtown Boston. The nearby Ivy League University is a staple to the Cambridge Community and is a true educational treasure. North Cambridge belongs to Cambridge Public Schools, a highly rated district in Massachusetts. Cambridge, as well as downtown Boston, offer North Cambridge residents a plethora of amenities including museums, local eateries, historic landmarks, international airport, and water views.

North Cambridge offers public parks to its residents as well as trails throughout the community such as Alewife Linear Path, perfect for walking, running, or biking through town. Buy your fresh produce and garden supplies at Pemberton Farms Marketplace and support local business in North Cambridge. Grab lunch, dinner, or even late night drinks at Christopher’s on Massachusetts Avenue.

Learn more about living in North Cambridge 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
85 Clifton St Unit 1 is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Tufts Univ., Medford and Lesley University.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Alewife, located 0.3 mile from 85 Clifton St Unit 1. 85 Clifton St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.3 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 19 min 9.3 mi
Very Walkable
83
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
69
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
92
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 85 Clifton St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
85 Clifton St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, 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
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Mystic River Reservation
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
85 Clifton St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
85 Clifton St Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 2.3 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 19 min 9.8 mi
Drive: 30 min 16.7 mi
85 Clifton St Unit 1 is 9.8 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Storage Space
  • Porch
  • Yard
  • Walking/Biking Trails