172 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
What This Apartment Offers
NO BROKER FEE!! Heat and hot water is included. Amazing second floor condo between Central Square and Harvard Square close to the Charles River and the Harvard... Business School foot bridge. Everything just redone -- brand new kitchen with all stainless appliances and stone counter top, floors refinished and gleaming, fresh paint, brand new washer-dryer in unit for 2026. Lead compliant. The kitchen is huge with plenty of room for a large table + there is common area off the kitchen than can function as a living room (if the apartment is used as a three bedroom) or extended dining room/ family room. Sliding doors to a beck deck. All good sized rooms, beautiful bathroom, and the parking spots are deeded in back. Pets are negotiable with excellent references and a small upcharge. Heat and hot water is included. This is a great deal with heat + parking included in such an excellent location. Close to redline, Charles River, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Harvard Business School, etc. (Reference #181189)
Unit 2
- $4,200
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1050 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Deck
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Family Room
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Utilities Included
172 Putnam Ave Unit 2 is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet 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
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Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise92 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit74 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise99 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Travel and Transit







Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Martin Luther King Jr.
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 3-8
Private
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Grades PK-8
Private
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
James F Farr Academy
Grades 8-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Cambridge College
Walk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Harvard University
Walk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
MIT
Drive: 5 min (1.4 mi)
Boston University
Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Discover Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 172 Putnam Ave Unit 2 proximity to 330-340 River Street, Memorial Plaza, and Galleria At Harvard Square. 330-340 River Street is 0.3 miles away, and Memorial Plaza is within a 12 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 74, 172 Putnam Ave Unit 2 has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.8 miles. Transit options include Central Square Station and Harvard Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 172 Putnam Ave Unit 2 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.1 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 14 minutes from 172 Putnam Ave Unit 2.




