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Fully Furnished, 2BR/1B Cambridge Penthouse with Porch, Yard, and Parking

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $4000 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From July 3, 2026 until August 31, 2027

Description

We love our home, and we hope you will too! Located in a quiet Cambridge neighborhood, across the street from a bike/pedestrian path, and a short walk from everything you need, we’ve been so lucky to live here while working at and attending Harvard and MIT. This fully-furnished and decorated, 3rd floor rental with 9 rooms includes everything you’ll need while you’re in our favorite city: * High speed wireless and wired internet (567 Mbps download speed when tested on WiFi!) * Appliances: New in-unit washer and dryer, new Bosch dishwasher, fridge, toaster oven, microwave, wall-mounted 55” TV * Free-standing, clawfoot tub with shower * Smart house: Hue lightbulbs with adjustable colors and Nest thermostat * Large, private, and furnished deck * Shared backyard with beautiful garden and lawn chairs * Shared storage in shed (great for bikes!) * Built-in closets in BRs, shelves in foyer, and built-in china cabinet in dining room * Pantry * Off-street parking included * Lots of natural light * Hardwood floors We have two office spaces that include standing desks, keyboards, mice, and monitors. One desk is currently set up in a bedroom, but the large foyer could also be used if preferred. Furniture details: Two bedrooms each containing a bed (one queen, one full), dresser, and built-in closet. Dining room has a table with chairs that can seat 4-6. Living room includes a couch, recliner, coffee tables, and wall-mounted TV. This rental also includes ~20 framed pieces of professional art mounted on the walls. Walk score: 89 "Very Walkable: Most errands can be accomplished on foot." Bike score: 93 "Biker's Paradise: Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike." With a 5 minute walk of from our place you can get to: * MBTA bus stops going to Harvard and Kendal Square * Restaurants: pizza, (fantastic) Greek, and kabobs * An American bar * Dunkin (though we think it's worth walking a bit further for the good stuff!) * Bright Horizons daycare, Mucky Kids art studio * Cambridge Linear Park * Blue bike station Within a 10 minute walk you can get to: * MBTA T stop on the Red Line * Playground and public swimming pool * Local grocery stores: Momma's Grocery + Wine, Pemberton Farms Marketplace * Our favorite restaurant in the city, Urban Hearth * A local spice shop, Curio Spice Co. * A local chocolate shop, Spindler Confections. Within a 15 minute walk you can get to: * Peabody Elementary School * Restaurants in Davis Square: * Great coffee (9 bar espresso, Diesel Cafe) * Italian grocery/restaurant (Dave's Fresh Pasta) * More pizza (Dragon Pizza and Flatbread Co) * And a healthy option: (Life Alive Organic) * Other great businesses in Davis Square including: * Somerville Theatre * McKinnon's meat market * Somerville Flea Market * The Rockwell Theatre and Saloon Heat, water, and internet are included. Pets negotiable. We're trying to fill the unit for a full year, but our start and end dates are flexible - could do 10-14 months, starting anytime after July 15th.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
1,159 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From July 3, 2026 until August 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

6 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Location

Apartment or Condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Tufts University

Nearby Universities
Brandeis University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Harvard University | Bentley University | Lesley University
Neighborhood

Davis Square

Nearby Cities

Arlington | Boston | Medford | Cambridge | Somerville

Comments: Quiet and friendly neighborhood that’s well connected to everything the city has to offer. Short walk to the subway (“the T”), bike paths, local shops and restaurants. Easy commute by bike or transit into the city or by car to the west

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $4000 Monthly

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Off street parking, private deck, shared backyard with beautiful garden, and shared shed

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

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