88 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
What This Apartment Offers
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath apartment in Victorian 2-family house between Harvard and Central Square
Entire first floor of 1885 Victorian two-family, owner-occupied... house, within walking distance of Harvard and MIT, just minutes from Harvard and Central Squares and two blocks from the Charles River.
Two spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Large sunny living room, dining room, and kitchen. Generous closet space. High ceilings. Approximately 1500 sq ft total.
Hardwood parquet floors throughout.
Access to outdoor space, including first floor wrap-around porch.
Both bathrooms have just been entirely renovated, with new showers, tub, sinks, toilets, and tiling.
Kitchen has also just been renovated, including new stove and refinished hardwood floor.
The entire unit has also just been repainted.
New light fixtures throughout, including chandeliers hung from original plaster ceiling medallions.
Lots of light throughout, with multiple large windows in each room. Faux-wood venetian blinds will be installed on Aug. 5. Central A/C will be installed no later than Spring 2026.
The unit is certified to be deleaded. On street parking.
For rent by owner. No agents, no fees.
Unit 1
- $4,200 / month
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Kitchen
- Porch
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
88 Putnam Ave Apartments Unit 1 is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet 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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Cambridge, MA 02139
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise96 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit75 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise99 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
Travel and Transit







Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Grades PK-K
Private
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Paul's Choir School
Grades 4-8
Private
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
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: 4 min (0.2 mi)
Harvard University
Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)
MIT
Drive: 3 min (1.4 mi)
Discover Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 88 Putnam Ave Apartments Unit 1 proximity to 330-340 River Street, Galleria At Harvard Square, and Harvard Square. 330-340 River Street is 0.5 miles away, and Galleria At Harvard Square is within an 11 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 75, 88 Putnam Ave Apartments Unit 1 has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 7 miles. Transit options include Harvard Square Station and Central Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 88 Putnam Ave Apartments Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 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 14 minutes from 88 Putnam Ave Apartments Unit 1.
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