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Cambridge 5 beds 2 baths Harvard Square - $8,599

Available: 09-01-2025
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$8,599/mo
5 Beds
2 Baths
Available: 09/01/2025
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
17 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Amenities & Apartment Information

Unit

In-Unit Laundry
Living Room
Granite Countertops

Property Description

Excellent location (3-4 min walk to Red Line - Harvard Sq Buses - Close to Everything, Great Light - Kitchen renovated with new cabinets/granite counter tops. Large, separate dining room. Large living room with fireplace (ornamental). Laundry in unit - Steps to Campus Shuttle Stop - Reserved Parking available for rent (additional charge). Can be used as 6-BR

Map & Nearby Areas

Harvard University

University

0.06mi

Old Cambridge Baptist Church School

School

0.16mi

St. Paul’s Choir School

School

0.17mi

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School, Grades: 6-8

0.18mi

Martin Luther King Jr. School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.18mi

Harvard Yard

University

0.19mi

Harvard Business School

University

0.32mi

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.35mi

Shays Pub and Wine Bar

Bar

0.4mi

Circus Cooperative Cafe

Sandwich & Coffee Shop

0.04mi

Zinneken's

Cafe

0.13mi

Blue Bottle Coffee

Coffee Shop

0.22mi

Tatte

Shakshuka & Coffee & Pastry (Cafe)

0.28mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.3mi

Pavement Coffeehouse

Cafe

0.36mi

Cafe Gato Rojo

Cafe

0.38mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.39mi

Temporary Station 10

Fire Station

0.45mi

River Street Firehouse

Fire Station

0.46mi

Harvard University Police - Mather House Sub Station

Police

0.11mi

Cambridge Police Reporting Station

Police

0.58mi

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Hospital

0.46mi

Cambridge Hospital

Hospital

0.54mi

Carpenter Center

Arts Centre

0.27mi

FIlm Archive

Arts Centre

0.29mi

The Cooper Gallery

Gallery

0.44mi

Harvard Art Museums

Museum

0.3mi

Fogg Museum

Museum

0.31mi

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Museum

0.34mi

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Museum

0.39mi

OBERON

Theatre

0.11mi

O2 Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.11mi

Malkin Athletic Center (MAC)

Fitness Centre

0.32mi

Barre & Soul

Fitness Centre

0.39mi

Central Rock Gym Harvard

Fitness Centre. Sports: Climbing

0.43mi

War Memorial Recreation Center

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.39mi

YMCA

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.4mi

Sullivan Park

Private Nonprofit Park

0.12mi

Guffey Park

Park

0.12mi

Corporal Burns Park

Municipal Park

0.14mi

Burns Playground

Park

0.17mi

Franklin St Park

Municipal Park

0.19mi

Peabody Terrace Playground

Private Park

0.22mi

Joan Lorentz Park

Park

0.29mi

New Riverside Park

Park

0.32mi

Cooper Playground

Playground

0.27mi

Children's Center Play Yard

Playground

0.4mi

Wilder Play Area

Playground

0.42mi

Longfellow School Playground

Playground

0.46mi

Leverett House Library

Library

0.17mi

Qube (Quincy Library)

Library

0.19mi

Lamont Library

Library

0.23mi

Houghton Library

Library

0.27mi

Widener Memorial Library

Library

0.28mi

Pusey Library

Library

0.31mi

Cambridge Public Library

Library

0.33mi

Cmes Teaching Resource Center

Library

0.42mi

The Garage

Mall

0.36mi

Broadway Market

Supermarket

0.28mi

Tommy's Value

Convenience

0.21mi

Harvard Market

Convenience

0.43mi

C'est Bon

Convenience

0.43mi

Design Within Reach

Furniture

0.05mi

Door Store

Furniture

0.21mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.4mi

Mt Auburn St @ Putnam Ave

1

0.04mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Trowbridge St

1

0.06mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Dana St

1

0.14mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Bay St

1

0.16mi

Mt Auburn St @ DeWolfe St

1

0.16mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St

1

0.2mi

Quincy St @ Harvard St

68
69

0.23mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Hancock St

1

0.26mi

Price Comparison

This apartment is above the average price of $6,041 for 5 bedroom apartments in Cambridge. The unit includes some utilities. If you consider the cost of paying for these utilities separately, you may find that having them included in the rent saves you money. The other amenities this apartment offers, along with its condition, location, and size, can also contribute to the above average rent price. Contact us about this great unit before it's gone!

Rent Calculator & Affordability

Recommended Annual Gross Income

Household:

$312,691 - $412,752

You + 4 Roommates, Each:

$68,792 - $82,550
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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High Range

35% of Gross Income

$12,039

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Mid Range

25% of Gross Income

$8,599

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15% of Gross Income

$5,159

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Listing courtesy of Jagrti N. Patel , Premium Realty, Inc.
MLS ID#: 73346076

The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein.

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MLS PIN Data Last Updated: 2025-05-16 03:05:00

Apartment Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this apartment located?

This apartment is located at 17 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139.

How many bedrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 5 bedrooms.

How many bathrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 2 bathrooms.

What is the monthly rent?

The monthly rent is $8,599 for this 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Cambridge's Harvard Square neighborhood.

Does this apartment allow pets?

This apartment does not allow pets.

Is parking available?

Parking is not available with this apartment.

Are heat and hot water included?

Heat and hot water are not included in the rent.

What other amenities does this apartment have?

This apartment has other amenities including in-unit laundry, and granite countertops.

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