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$5,850 Total Monthly Price

12 Merrill St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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What This Apartment Offers

Available May 1, 2026. A rare opportunity to rent in one of Mid-Cambridge's most distinguished addresses. This beautifully restored second-floor apartment... occupies a boutique 1916 Italianate three-family — just three residences total.

3 bed · 1.5 bath · Refinished maple floors · In-unit W/D · Private balcony · Shared backyard · Street parking · Private basement storage · Deleaded — Letter of Full Deleading Compliance pending · Dogs welcome.

Original millwork, staircase, bay windows, and period window trim have been lovingly preserved, complemented by new designer lighting and bespoke botanical wallpaper. Walls are newly plastered and painted throughout, and the living, dining, and kitchen flow has been thoughtfully opened for modern living.

Every major system has been updated: new wiring, new insulation, all-new heat pump heating and cooling, new induction cooktop, double wall oven, deleading completed (Letter of Full Deleading Compliance pending), and Swiftlane video intercom with digital smart locks.

10-minute walk to Harvard Square, Central Square (Red Line), and Inman Square dining. Bus to Kendall Square at the door.

$5,850/month · 12-month lease · First, last & security deposit · Tenant pays electric, gas & internet · Dogs welcome · No smoking · No broker fee

Equal Housing Opportunity

Unit MerrillCambridge

  • $5,850 Total Monthly Price

    12 Month Lease

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1150 sq. ft.
  • Available May 1

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Basement
  • Bay Window
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Crown Molding
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Community Features

  • Utilities Included

12 Merrill St Unit MerrillCambridge is an apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Dogs Allowed

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Property Address:
12 Merrill St,
Cambridge, MA 02139

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Somewhat drivable30 / 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Red Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Subway
1 min Drive
Red Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
15 min Drive
Logan International

Local Education

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Cambridge College

Walk: 6 min (0.3 mi)

Harvard University

Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)

Lesley University

Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)

MIT

Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)

Discover Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 12 Merrill St Unit MerrillCambridge proximity to Harvard Square, Galleria At Harvard Square, and Residences at University Park. Harvard Square is 1 mile away, and Galleria At Harvard Square is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 12 Merrill St Unit MerrillCambridge has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.8 miles. Transit options include Central Square Station and Harvard Square Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 12 Merrill St Unit MerrillCambridge are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.

Airports

Living in Mid-Cambridge provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 14 minutes from 12 Merrill St Unit MerrillCambridge.

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