17 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
What This Condo Offers
Spacious 5-Bedroom Harvard Square Duplex Townhouse
Located at 17-19 Putnam Ave, in Cambridge, MA (Harvard Square/Riverside), this 2,000 sq. ft. Level 1 duplex... townhouse is available for rent starting September 1, 2026 with student friendly eligibility and negotiable pets. The spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence features high ceilings, hardwood floors, a cozy decorative fireplace, a separate eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances, as well as newly renovated bathrooms and an in-unit washer/dryer. Additional amenities include gas heating, a private porch, a yard, and optional garage parking for rent, with move-in costs requiring the first and last month's rent ($8,699 each)
Unit 1
- $8,699
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2000 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen
- Porch
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
Community Features
- Storage Space
17 Putnam Ave Unit 1 is a condo 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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Get In Touch
Cambridge, MA 02139
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy67 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Grades PK-5
Public
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Paul's Choir School
Grades K-8
Private
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Grades PK-8
Private
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
Castle School
Grades 9-12
Private
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Cambridge College
Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Harvard University
Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 2 min (1.1 mi)
MIT
Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)
Discover Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 17 Putnam Ave Unit 1 proximity to Harvard Square, One Winthrop Square, and Galleria At Harvard Square. Harvard Square is 0.9 miles away, and One Winthrop Square is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 17 Putnam Ave Unit 1 has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.2 miles. Transit options include Harvard Square Station and Central Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 17 Putnam Ave Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 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 15 minutes from 17 Putnam Ave Unit 1.
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