85 Clifton St, Cambridge, MA 02140
What This Condo Offers
Live near it all! 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in a 3 unit building. 2 off street, non-tandem parking spaces, central air and heat, and in-unit laundry! Features... lots of light in living and dining room, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, second bedroom with closet and built-ins, and kitchen with island, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and French door refrigerator. Private side porch, green space in the backyard, and additional storage in basement as well.
Walking: 5 minutes to Alewife station, 15 minutes to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, CVS, Davis Square, and Porter Square.
Easy access to Bike paths, Russell Field, Danehy Park, and multiple bus routes. Right near Route 2 for getting out of the city. Quiet neighborhood, but close enough to get you to the best parts of Cambridge/Boston/Somerville!
Initial lease from signing to September 2026. Renewal will be for 1 year starting Sept. 2026.
Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, and annual yard cleanup. Tenant pays for electric, gas, and internet. Rent due 1st of every month.
Pets allowed. Dogs will depend on breed due to insurance purposes.
Renters will need to put out trash, recycling, compost and (sometimes) yard waste bins weekly for curbside pickup on Sunday nights (Monday nights if Monday is a holiday).
Unit is non-smoking indoors (including vaping). Smoking is allowed on the private side porch.
Subject to credit and background check. First month, last month, and security deposit required.
Unit 1
- $3,600
Total Monthly Price 10 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,017 sq. ft.
- Available Oct 19
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Basement
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Double Pane Windows
- Freezer
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- Ice Maker
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
Community Features
- Composting
- Recycling
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
- Walking/Biking Trails
85 Clifton St Condo Unit 1 is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the 02140 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet 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
Parking
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Cambridge, MA 02140
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable83 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit69 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise92 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Discover North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 85 Clifton St Condo Unit 1 proximity to Fresh Pond Shopping Center, Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center, and Porter Square Shopping Center. Fresh Pond Shopping Center is 1.1 miles away, and Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center is within a 13 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 69, 85 Clifton St Condo Unit 1 has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.4 miles. Transit options include Alewife and Alewife Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 85 Clifton St Condo Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in North Cambridge provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 19 minutes from 85 Clifton St Condo Unit 1.
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