
86 Buckingham St, Cambridge, MA 02138
What This Condo Offers
Located on Observatory Hill at the corner of Concord Ave.,this classic rental condo works either as a 1 BR with a Living Room with an ornamental fireplace. the... kitchen opens to a living/dining area open to the peninsula. and full Bathroom. It also works well as a 2 BR rental. The rent includes heat,water/sewer,shared use of coin-op laundry in the basement and a pleasant common garden area. The immediate area is convenient to Radcliffe U.,Lesley U.,Porter Square shopping area,and the Redline T stop. Public access parks are close by as well. There is a public bus stop just by the building as well. Current tenants will be out of the building right at August 31st. There is a designated parking space in the association's lot available to rent for $150/month extra as well. MLS ID 73516800
Unit 32
- $3,525
Total Monthly Price - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 845 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Condo Features
- Range
- Refrigerator
86 Buckingham St Unit 32 is a condo for rent in Cambridge, MA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$3,525
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Condo Details
Home Design
- Condominium
- Entry on the 3rd floor
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- 845 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on third floor
Basement
- Basement
Parking
- 1 Open Parking Space
- 1 Car Parking Space
Lot Details
- Garden
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Utilities
- No Cooling
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,525
- Property Available on 2026-09-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 416291
- Rent includes heat, gas, water, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, garden area, laundry facilities
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Shops
- Laundry Facilities
Recreation
- Park
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Cambridge, MA 02138
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
Travel and Transit






Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Lesley University
Walk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Harvard University
Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
Discover West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 86 Buckingham St Unit 32 proximity to Harvard Square and University Hall. Harvard Square is 0.8 miles away, and University Hall is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 86 Buckingham St Unit 32 has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.6 miles. Transit options include Harvard Square Station and Porter Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 86 Buckingham St Unit 32 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in West Cambridge provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 17 minutes from 86 Buckingham St Unit 32.
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