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Cambridge Apartment for rent 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Central Square/cambridgeport - $2,750

Flexible Move-In Date
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$2,750/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Available: Now
Central Square/Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
Best Deal
$718 below market
Fee Reduced to 50%
Price Reduced $250
Heat & Hot Water Included

Amenities & Apartment Information

Building

Parking: Street
Laundry in Building

Unit

Hardwood
Living Room
Eat-In Kitchen
Electric Stove
Refrigerator

Property Description

Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant and historic neighborhood known for its intellectual energy, diverse culture, and lively atmosphere. Centered around Harvard University, the area features a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. Cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and eclectic architecture give the square its distinctive character, while an array of bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops add to its lively environment.

Harvard Square is a popular destination for students, locals, and tourists alike, offering everything from trendy coffee shops and upscale dining to street performers and cultural events. It’s also a hub for public transportation, with the Harvard Square T Station connecting residents to Boston and beyond via the Red Line. The Charles River is just a short walk away, providing a scenic escape with trails for walking, running, and cycling.

The area is a true mix of the academic and the artistic, blending Cambridge’s historic roots with a forward-thinking vibe that attracts innovators, scholars, and artists from around the world. Central Square offers the charm and hospitable feel of Cambridge life, while still being a short commute from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Boston and Beacon Hill. It is known for its diverse food scene- including vegan, Middle Eastern, Latin, and other varied cuisines. Central Square is also characterized by its wide variety of music/ theater venues offering scenes from those into pop punk to those into traditional musical theater. It is officially designated as one of Massachusetts cultural districts, and recently the presence of tech startups has been growing at a pretty constant rate. There’s something fun and new for everyone, and the red line stop can conveniently be found right on Massachusetts Avenue along with multiple bus routes.

Transportation Options
Massachusetts Ave @ Bay St Bus Stop 0.2 mi (4 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Bigelow St Bus Stop 0.2 mi (4 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Hancock St Bus Stop 0.0 mi (1 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Hancock St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (1 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Pleasant St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (3 min away)

Nearby Places
Atomic Bean Cafe
Dumpling House
Life Alive
Mass Ave Diner
Pammy's

Map & Nearby Areas

Castle School Inc

Special Education, Grades: SP

0.04mi

John M Tobin School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.18mi

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Charter School, Grades: PK-12

0.31mi

Martin Luther King Jr. School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.37mi

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School, Grades: 6-8

0.37mi

Harvard University

University

0.39mi

Farr Academy

School

0.43mi

Farr Academy School

Special Education, Grades: 7-12

0.43mi

Cantab Lounge

Bar

0.22mi

Brick & Mortar

Bar

0.36mi

Parlor Sports

Bar

0.44mi

Barismo 364

Coffee Shop & Cake (Cafe)

0.14mi

1369 Coffee House

Coffee Shop

0.19mi

Cicada Coffee Bar

Coffee Shop

0.25mi

Andala Coffee House

Cafe

0.31mi

Möge Tee Cambridge

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

0.33mi

Temporary Station 10

Fire Station

0.39mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.4mi

River Street Firehouse

Fire Station

0.44mi

Station 2

Fire Station

0.53mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.58mi

Cambridge Police Reporting Station

Police

0.31mi

Harvard University Police - Mather House Sub Station

Police

0.46mi

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Hospital

0.37mi

Starlight Square

Theatre

0.37mi

OBERON

Theatre

0.42mi

Subcentral

Music Venue

0.29mi

YMCA

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.16mi

YWCA

Sports Centre

0.17mi

War Memorial Recreation Center

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.4mi

O2 Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.25mi

VIM Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.35mi

Redline Fight Sports

Gym. Sports: Boxing, Kickboxing, Martial Arts

0.26mi

Wilder-Lee Park

Municipal Park

0.09mi

Monagle Plaza

Park

0.16mi

Jackson Gardens

Park

0.21mi

Franklin St Park

Municipal Park

0.22mi

Sullivan Park

Private Nonprofit Park

0.23mi

McElroy Park

Municipal Park

0.26mi

Paine Park

Municipal Park

0.27mi

James Cronin Park

Municipal Park

0.27mi

Cooper Playground

Playground

0.06mi

Wilder Play Area

Playground

0.09mi

Longfellow School Playground

Playground

0.15mi

Duffett Tot Lot

Playground

0.31mi

Harvard Street Dental

Dentist

0.1mi

Courtyard Dental

Dentist

0.13mi

Dr. Dental

Dentist

0.23mi

Custom Eyes

Optician

0.26mi

Prospect Dental

Dentist

0.27mi

Central Square Eye Care

Optician

0.3mi

Cambridge Health Alliance

Doctor

0.42mi

East Coast Optometry

Optician

0.42mi

Convenience Plus

Convenience

0.19mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.21mi

Star Variety

Convenience

0.3mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.41mi

Harvard Market

Convenience

0.42mi

Central Convenience Store

Convenience

0.46mi

Target

Department Store

0.38mi

Door Store

Furniture

0.17mi

Massachusetts Ave opp Lee St

1

0.12mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Hancock St

1

0.12mi

Broadway @ Fayette St

68
83

0.14mi

Broadway @ Lee St

68

0.14mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Inman St

1

0.17mi

Broadway @ Crawford St

68

0.17mi

Broadway @ Highland Ave

68
83

0.18mi

Massachusetts Ave opp Inman St

1

0.18mi

Price Comparison

This apartment is 20.7% less expensive than the average price of $3,468 for 2 bedroom apartments in Cambridge. It's rare to find an apartment this far below the average rent price in Cambridge. Units like this rent quickly. Contact us about this great unit before it's gone!

Average Rent Prices for 2 Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge

Rent Calculator & Affordability

Recommended Annual Gross Income

Household:

$100,000 - $132,000

You + 1 Roommate, Each:

$55,000 - $66,000
A range of 25-30% is usually the recommended amount of household or combined gross income to spend on rent. This is also what many landlords are looking for in a prospective tenant, a group of roommates, or their cosigner(s). Remember, this is just a suggestion and does not take into account any other expenses you may have.

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35% of Gross Income

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