78 5th St Townhome
78 5th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
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 Townhouse Offers
Great opportunity to rent this spacious 2-storey 3 bedroom / 2 bath East Cambridge townhouse apartment. Super located,just minutes from MIT,Lechmere,Central and Harvard Squares. A generous sized sunny bedroom is located on the unit's first level... ,along with a fully-applianced central eat-in kitchen; and a living room overlooking the beautiful backyard bonus space shared with first floor occupants. A full bath and in-unit laundry complete the first level. The upper floor features 2 more sunny and private bedrooms and a 2nd full bath with shower. Tons of area amenities,restaurants,shopping,etc.. No smoking,No pets. First and security. References,good credit / background,Don't miss your chance to make this highly desirable abode your next home! Walk Score®96 / 100 (Walker's Paradise)Transit Score®81 / 100 (Excellent Transit) Bike Score®92 / 100 (Biker's Paradise) MLS# 73378933
- $3,900 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,050 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 15
Townhome Features
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
Community Features
- Fenced Lot
78 5th St Townhome is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the 02141 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
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Cambridge, MA 02141
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Travel and Transit

Nearby Colleges & Universities
MIT | Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi) |
Cambridge College | Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi) |
Suffolk University | Drive: 5 min (2.0 mi) |
Bunker Hill Community College | Drive: 5 min (2.4 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 78 5th St Townhome proximity to Twin City Plaza, Cambridgeside Galleria, and Cobble Hill Center. Twin City Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and Cambridgeside Galleria is within an 11 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 82, 78 5th St Townhome has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.2 miles. Transit options include Lechmere and Kendall/Mit.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 78 5th St Townhome are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Public Garden.
Airports
Living in East Cambridge provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 10 minutes from 78 5th St Townhome.
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