281 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139
What This Apartment Offers
Renovated 1 bed apartment in heart of Inman Square.
New granite countertops, tile backsplash, common area refreshing and dedicated bike parking
Tankless hot... water, in building shared coin op laundry.
Pets allowed, $75/month.
Parking for rent very close by in secure garage at the VPNE Garage at 481 Columbia Street Somerville. It is a 0.2 mile walk from 1052-1060 Cambridge Street and tenants have rented parking here in the past. We have no affiliation with the garage and tenants need to make their own leasing arrangements with the garage and confirm availability, but they have recently confirmed spaces are available for $300/month.
Additional Building Notes
1 storage unit comes with every unit except for third floor units.
*** Price is for single occupancy. Adding a 2nd person would add $100/mo to the monthly rent.
Unit 1F
- $2,669
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 999 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Apartment Features
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Storage Units
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
281 Brookline St Unit 1F 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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Get In Touch
Cambridge, MA 02139
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy65 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Morse
Grades PK-5
Public
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Grades PK-8
Private
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
Boston University Academy
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Boston University
Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
MIT
Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 3 min (1.6 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 281 Brookline St Unit 1F proximity to 330-340 River Street, Residences at University Park, and Memorial Plaza. 330-340 River Street is 0.5 miles away, and Residences at University Park is within an 8 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 281 Brookline St Unit 1F has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.4 miles. Transit options include Boston University West Station and Central Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 281 Brookline St Unit 1F are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.
Airports
Living in Cambridgeport provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 15 minutes from 281 Brookline St Unit 1F.
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