17 Arlington St, Cambridge, MA 02140
What This Apartment Offers
1.5BR1BA Porter Square Bright Condo
NO BROKER FEE
Huge 1.5-bedroom, 1-bathroom second-floor condo
Sunny living and dining space with hardwood…
floors
Decorative fireplace adds character
Open-concept layout
Efficient kitchen with electric stove
Generously sized bedroom with ample closet space
Flexible bonus room for office, study, or guest room
Full tiled bathroom with tub
Heat and hot water included
Free laundry in building
Cats accepted
Excellent Porter Square location near Mass Ave and the Red Line
Convenient to Harvard Yard, HLS, and Lesley University
Easy access to the shops, restaurants, and amenities of Porter Square
Unit
12 Month Lease
Apartment Features
- Fireplace
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- High Speed Internet Access
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
- Large Bedrooms
- Office
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Walk-In Closets
- Yard
Community Features
- Guest Apartment
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
17 Arlington St is an apartment community in Cambridge, MA
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
Cats Allowed
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Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Street--
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Cambridge, MA 02140
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Airport
18 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Cambridge Friends School
Grades PK-8
Private
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
The Cambridge Matignon School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Lesley University, Porter | Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi) |
| Lesley University | Walk: 10 min (0.5 mi) |
| Harvard University | Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi) |
| Cambridge College | Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi) |
Discover Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 17 Arlington St proximity to Porter Square Galleria, Porter Square Shopping Center, and 815 Somerville Ave. Porter Square Galleria is 0.6 miles away, and Porter Square Shopping Center is within a 6 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 17 Arlington St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.6 miles. Transit options include Porter Square Station and Davis Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 17 Arlington St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in Neighborhood Nine provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 16 minutes from 17 Arlington St.
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