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Ten Essex

2-12 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Walk To Campus
  • Roof Terrace
  • Den
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Controlled Access
  • On-Site Retail

About Ten Essex

Ten Essex is a newly constructed 46-unit rental building offering studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. Designed for modern living, each unit is outfitted with contemporary amenities including Energy Star HVAC and appliances, Quartz countertops, Thermafoil kitchen cabinets, Nest Thermostat, and an in-unit washer/dryer. With LEED Gold Certification, the building offers a common roof deck and courtyard, select units offer private outdoor space, and an underground garage. Bike storage available. Ten Essex is ideally located for residents seeking proximity to the cultural restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and educational institutions in the area. Sited directly along with the MBTA Red Line Central Square Station, Ten Essex is just minutes to Harvard University, MIT, Harvard Square, Kendall Square, and Downtown Boston. *Pricing and availability subject to change.

Ten Essex is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Elevator

Roof Terrace

Controlled Access

Recycling

  • Package Service
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Video Patrol
  • On-Site Retail
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Grocery Service
  • Online Services
  • Health Club Discount
  • EV Charging
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Roof Terrace
  • Courtyard
  • Walk To Campus

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Island Kitchen

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Satellite TV
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops

Model Details

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Den
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Deck

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Location
2-12 Essex St, Cambridge,
MA 02139
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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.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Central Square Cambridge, MA
Studio $3,018 $2,877
1 Bedroom $3,644 $3,395
2 Bedrooms $4,277 $4,343
3 Bedrooms $5,788 $5,318
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
MIT
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Boston University
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Ten Essex is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near MIT and Harvard University.
Schools
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
888 Students
Nearby
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Attendance Zone
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Paul's Choir School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
38 Students
Nearby
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
The Henry Buckner School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
6 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.0 mile from Ten Essex. Ten Essex is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.8 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 7 min 0.0 mi
Kendall Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Union Square
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Boston University Central Station
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
North Station
Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 2.6 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 14 min 5.8 mi

Walkability Near Ten Essex

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Ten Essex.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Residences at University Park
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
330-340 River Street
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Memorial Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Ten Essex has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Ten Essex has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Ten Essex has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.9 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 12.9 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 16.6 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 35 min 20.1 mi
Ten Essex has 3 military bases within 20.1 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 12.9 miles away and a 25 minute drive.

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