42 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Room for Rent
This listing offers a private bedroom within a shared property. You may share common spaces like the kitchen, living room, and possibly bathrooms with other renters or the property owner.
What This House Offers
Cambridge - Harvard Square - 1 Private Bedroom AVAILABLE NOW in a 3 BR, 1 BA in single family Victorian Home, shared large eat-in-kitchen with dishwasher,... disposal, pantry, large living and dining rooms. a large porch that opens to a secluded yard, front deck, washer and dryer, full basement for storage. Rent includes: gas, electricity, water, sewer, snow removal and landscaping. Prime location! Close to red lines, buses, walker's and biker's paradise!
No Smoking! Sorry, no Pets.
Available NOW! Length of lease is negotiable!
Terms: first month rent ($1,700.00), Security Deposit ($1,700.00).
Unit
- $1,700
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 2173 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 15
Home Features
- Basement
- Cable Ready
- Deck
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Pantry
- Porch
- Smoke Free
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Yard
Community Features
- Utilities Included
42 Putnam Ave is a room for rent in Cambridge, MA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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Get In Touch
Cambridge, MA 02139
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 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
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Paul's Choir School
Grades K-8
Private
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Grades PK-8
Private
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
Castle School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Cambridge College
Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Harvard University
Walk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
MIT
Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)
Discover Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 42 Putnam Ave proximity to Harvard Square, Galleria At Harvard Square, and One Winthrop Square. Harvard Square is 1 mile away, and Galleria At Harvard Square is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 42 Putnam Ave has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.1 miles. Transit options include Harvard Square Station and Central Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 42 Putnam Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 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 42 Putnam Ave.
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