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$3,000 Total Monthly Price

17 Bay St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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What This Apartment Offers

Welcome to 17 Bay Street #1R, a thoughtfully positioned 1-bedroom apartment in the heart of Cambridgeport—one of Cambridge’s most desirable and walkable... neighborhoods. This inviting residence blends classic Cambridge character with everyday convenience, ideal for professionals, graduate students, or anyone seeking easy access to Boston and beyond.

Enjoy a comfortable layout with a spacious living area, natural light, and functional separation between living and sleeping spaces. The apartment offers a cozy yet efficient footprint, perfect for both relaxing and working from home.

Located on a quiet residential street, this home provides a peaceful retreat while still being just minutes from the vibrant energy of Central Square—featuring eclectic dining, cafes, nightlife, and local shops.

Commuting is effortless from this location:

Just a short distance to Central (MBTA Red Line), offering direct service to Harvard, MIT, Downtown Boston, and beyond
Nearby bus access at Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St and Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
Multiple bus routes including MBTA Bus Route 68 and MBTA Bus Route 73 connect across Cambridge and into Boston
Cambridge offers extensive transit coverage with dozens of bus routes and multiple subway stations, making car-free living easy. Private is available for rent.

This location is ideal for commuters working at MIT, Harvard, Kendall Square, or downtown Boston.

First Month Rent
$3,000**
Last Month Rent
$3,000**
Lock & Key Fee
$150**
Broker Fee
$3000**

Unit 1R

  • $3,000 Total Monthly Price

    12 Month Lease

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 999 sq. ft.
  • Available May 1

Apartment Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Smoke Free

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Utilities Included

17 Bay St Unit 1R 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.

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

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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Property Address:
17 Bay St,
Cambridge, MA 02139

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Somewhat drivable30 / 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active68 / 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

Primary and Secondary Schools

7 rating

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

8 rating

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Grades 9-12

Public

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Castle School

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Cambridge College

Drive: 1 min (0.4 mi)

Harvard University

Walk: 14 min (0.8 mi)

Lesley University

Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)

MIT

Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)

Discover Riverside, Cambridge, MA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 17 Bay St Unit 1R proximity to 330-340 River Street, Harvard Square, and Galleria At Harvard Square. 330-340 River Street is 0.7 miles away, and Harvard Square is within a 12 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 17 Bay St Unit 1R has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.3 miles. Transit options include Central Square Station and Harvard Square Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 17 Bay St Unit 1R are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.

Airports

Living in Riverside provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 16 minutes from 17 Bay St Unit 1R.

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