Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

86 Payson Rd Belmont, MA 02478 has two bedrooms available and rents for $3,200/mo.

Can I see a model or tour 86 Payson Rd Belmont, MA 02478?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

86 Payson Rd Belmont, MA 02478 is in Cushing Square in the city of Belmont. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.7 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.9 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Longfellow National Historic Site.

Massachusetts Middlesex County Belmont Cushing Square 86 Payson Rd Unit 1

$3,200 / Month

86 Payson Rd Unit 1

Belmont, MA 02478

Today

617-513-0191

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,215 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 1

Highlights

Landscaped Professionally
Property is near public transit
Wood Flooring
Solid Surface Countertops
Beamed Ceilings
Jogging Path

86 Payson Rd Unit 1

About This Home

$3,200 deposit, Available Aug 1

Come view this beautiful apartment in great location right outside of Cushing Square. Many features of apartment including eat-in kitchen with updated appliances,central a/c,9-foot-high ceilings,spacious living room with decorative fireplace,formal dining room,hardwood floors,updated windows,in-unit washer/dryer,basement storage,back porch,professionally landscaped yard and off-street parking with two garage spaces. Highly sought after location steps from Cushing Square and Cambridge Reservoir. Easy walk to #73 bus into Harvard Square and driving access to Mass Pike,Route 2,Route 128,and Storrow Drive. No pets or smoking please. Available August 1st. MLS# 73388960

86 Payson Rd is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02478 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

Year Built

Built in 1930

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Walk-In Closet Linen Closet In Bathroom 1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Vinyl

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Beamed Ceilings Entrance Foyer 1-Story Property Dining Area 1,215 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Range Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on main level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,200 Property Available on 8/1/25 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

0.32 Acre Lot Landscaped Professionally Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Porch Patio Rain Gutters

Parking

2 Car Garage

Schools

Wellington Elementary School Belmont Middle School Belmont High School

Utilities

Cooling Available Forced Air Heating System High Speed Internet

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

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

No Pets Allowed

Contact

Listed by Michael Pizzi | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Sprinkler System
Dishwasher

Disposal
Range

Refrigerator
Patio

Porch

Neighborhood

Cushing Square is a cozy and historic neighborhood in the western Boston suburb of Belmont. With its large houses and dense canopy of trees shading the sidewalks, Cushing Square gives off a distinctly suburban vibe, amplified by the abundance of large parks and golf courses surrounding the community. A small cluster of storefront businesses at the intersection of Trapelo Road and Common Street provides residents with a one-stop shopping and dining destination close to home, featuring everything from a hardware store to a yoga studio to a Greek diner and everything in between.

Burbank Elementary School and WL Chenery Middle School are both within easy walking distance of anywhere in the neighborhood, giving local students the option of walking to class. The neighborhood’s location offers prime access to both Harvard and Tufts, with all of Boston just minutes away.

Learn more about living in Cushing Square

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Bentley University	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	9 min	3.3 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	9 min	3.6 mi

86 Payson Rd Unit 1 is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from Bentley University. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Belmont include Alewife, located 2.5 miles from 86 Payson Rd Unit 1. 86 Payson Rd Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.5 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Alewife	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Alewife Station	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Harvard	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
Porter	Drive:	9 min	3.4 mi
Davis	Drive:	10 min	3.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Belmont	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	9 min	4.1 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	10 min	5.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	21 min	11.5 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 86 Payson Rd Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Cushing Square	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Watertown Square Plaza	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Watertown Square	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

86 Payson Rd Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, 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
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	9 min	3.9 mi

86 Payson Rd Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Beaver Brook Reservation, Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Longfellow National Historic Site.