34 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139
What This Apartment Offers
Quintessential Cambridge! Tucked away on a tree-lined side street yet just moments to Central Square,this 2+ bed puts everything you need right at your fingertips! Enter into an oversized living area with wide-pine hardwood floors and tall ceilings... ,which opens to an eat-in kitchen featuring a full complement of appliances including gas cooking. One oversized bedroom and one regular sized bedroom provide plenty of space,plus a bonus room makes for a great office/study. Free laundry in the building and rear common patio offers a tranquil retreat in the warmer months. Available September 1st. Tenant to pay first month,one month security deposit and one month broker fee. Don't miss this gem in Cambridge! MLS# 73386862
- $3,700 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Apartment Features
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
34 Essex St Apartment Unit 1 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.
No Pets Allowed
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1894
- Apartment
Interior Spaces
- 1000 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
Accessible Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,700
- Property Available on 2025-09-01
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 403544
- Rent includes water, sewer
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Shops
- Laundry Facilities
- Common Area
Recreation
- Park
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise98 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit69 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise99 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy66 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
MIT
Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Cambridge College
Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Boston University
Drive: 5 min (2 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)
Discover The Port, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 34 Essex St Apartment Unit 1 proximity to Residences at University Park, 330-340 River Street, and Memorial Plaza. Residences at University Park is 0.8 miles away, and 330-340 River Street is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 69, 34 Essex St Apartment Unit 1 has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.9 miles. Transit options include Central and Union Square.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 34 Essex St Apartment Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Coit Observatory.
Airports
Living in The Port provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 14 minutes from 34 Essex St Apartment Unit 1.
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