5 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139
What This Apartment Offers
Charming accessible Cambridge home with a modern flair located in Cambridgeport, a quiet residential neighborhood ideally situated between Central Square and... the Charles River and conveniently located within 10 minutes of Harvard, MIT, BU, Kendall Square, and downtown Boston.
Tucked along a private street-facing interior courtyard, this home offers exceptional privacy, quiet, and security while remaining within walking distance of some of Cambridge's best dining and businesses. The convenient location includes access to both garage parking and public transportation.
This thoughtfully updated home features:
- Private entrance
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Vaulted ceilings and a decorative woodstove in the living room
- Renovated kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinetry, and custom tilework
- Spacious open-concept first floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas plus breakfast nook
- Two large second-floor bedrooms
- Full bathroom with tub and custom finishes
- Excellent natural light from skylights and oversized windows
- Wall A/C and central heating
- Shared laundry and storage in basement
- New roof, updated systems, and modern appliances
- Garage parking available
Cambridgeport offers the best of city living with a neighborhood feel. Enjoy a short 10-minute walk to Central Square and the Red Line (T), as well as easy access to Kendall Square's tech and biotech hubs, the Charles River, and downtown Boston.
The neighborhood is surrounded by outstanding amenities including restaurants of every style and price point from ethnic cuisine and vegan cafes to sushi, gourmet dining, coffee shops, retail stores, and lively bars. Both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are also within a 10-minute walk.
A rare opportunity to enjoy classic Cambridge charm with modern updates in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods.
- 12-month lease
- Tenant takes care of utilities, weekly trash and recycling, snow and salt on stairs (only)
- First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit due at signing
- Strong credit and references required
- No short term rentals, airbnbs, etc.
- No smoking/vaping/drugs
Unit 5
- $4,300
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 826 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Basement
- Breakfast Nook
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Skylights
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Vaulted Ceiling
Community Features
- Courtyard
- Recycling
5 Fort Washington Pl Unit 5 is an apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Cambridge, MA 02139
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Boston University
Walk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
MIT
Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5 Fort Washington Pl Unit 5 proximity to Residences at University Park, 330-340 River Street, and Memorial Plaza. Residences at University Park is 0.7 miles away, and 330-340 River Street is within a 10 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5 Fort Washington Pl Unit 5 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.4 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 5 Fort Washington Pl Unit 5.
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