$4,100 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

89 Thorndike St Unit 2

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Cambridge, MA 02141

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,334 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 1

Highlights

  • Patio
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Yard
  • Skylights
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $4,100 deposit, Available Sep 1

Sunny 2 Bed + Home Office, 2 Bath in East Cambridge — Private Yard, In-Unit Laundry, No Broker Fee Summary - 2 bedrooms + dedicated office (flex 3rd bedroom with window and closet), 2 full baths - 1,334 sq ft, first floor of an owner-maintained three-family - Private backyard with lawn and patio — yours alone - In-unit washer/dryer included - Central air; hardwood floors - 0.2 mi to Lechmere (Green Line), 0.7 mi to Kendall/MIT (Red Line) The Space Large, well-laid-out condo with a separate living room and dining room, big windows, and excellent natural light. The primary bedroom is huge, with a skylight and en suite full bath. The second bedroom is a comfortable mid-size room overlooking the green backyard. The third room is an official bedroom, with a window and closet. It is smaller, and works well as a home office or single bedroom (fits a twin bed). Updated kitchen: stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, granite counters, dishwasher, disposal. The private backyard is the standout — a quiet lawn and patio just for this unit, rare for East Cambridge. Location Quiet residential street in East Cambridge, minutes from Kendall Square, MIT, and the shops and restaurants of Cambridge Street. Easy walks: 0.2 mi to Lechmere MBTA (Green Line), 0.7 mi to Kendall MBTA and MIT Sloan (Red Line). On street parking. Parking is easy to find in this area. The owners lived here for 7 years, and now live down the street. We’re available at any time if issues arise– no need to wait for an apartment management company. Terms - Rent: $4,100/month. No broker fee. - Available September 1, 2026. 12-month lease. - No pets - First month/ last month/ security deposit Contact us with any questions.

89 Thorndike St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

* 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.

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Skylights
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Lawn

Fees and Policies

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Property Information

  • 3 units

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

Learn more about living in Cambridge 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
89 Thorndike St Unit 2 is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Suffolk University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.3 mile from 89 Thorndike St Unit 2. 89 Thorndike St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.6 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 9 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 89 Thorndike St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
89 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Museum of Science
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Boston National Historical Park
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
89 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Public Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
89 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 27 min 13.6 mi
Drive: 33 min 18.1 mi
Drive: 31 min 18.7 mi
89 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 18.7 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.6 miles away and a 27 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Skylights
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Lawn