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$4,200 Total Monthly Price

88 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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What This Apartment Offers

Brimming with character and natural light, this beautifully maintained Riverside apartment combines timeless Cambridge charm with modern convenience. Set within... an owner-occupied 1885 Victorian two-family home, it features high ceilings, large windows, parquet floors, and original architectural details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. The home offers spacious bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and two full bathrooms that blend classic craftsmanship with modern finishes. A formal dining room with a decorative fireplace, period millwork, and a built-in hutch evokes the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy in-unit laundry, a wraparound porch ideal for relaxing or outdoor dining, and a freshly painted interior. This home is also certified deleaded. Perfectly situated between Harvard and Central Squares with easy access to Harvard University, HBS, the Charles River, and nearby cafés, shops, and restaurants, this home offers the best of Victorian charm and modern urban living.

Water and sewer included in the rent. First, Last and Security Deposit due upon leasing.

AC will be installed no later than April 2026.

Unit #1

  • $4,200 Total Monthly Price

    7 Month Lease

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,589 sq. ft.
  • Available Now

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Community Features

  • Utilities Included

88 Putnam Ave 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.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Broker Fee
    $0

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Property Address:
88 Putnam Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listed by
Edward Jones

Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise96 / 100

Transit Score ®

Excellent Transit76 / 100

Bike Score ®

Biker's Paradise99 / 100

Soundscore

Active69 / 100

Travel and Transit

1 min Drive
Red Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
1 min Drive
Red Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Commuter Rail
Porter Square
3 min Drive
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Commuter Rail
Yawkey
5 min Drive
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
15 min Drive
Logan International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

8 rating

Martin Luther King Jr.

Grades PK-5

Public

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Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

Grades PK-K

Private

8 rating

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

5 rating

Cambridge Street Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

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St. Paul's Choir School

Grades 4-8

Private

8 rating

The Amigos School

Grades PK-8

Public

8 rating

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Grades 9-12

Public

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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)

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Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 88 Putnam Ave 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 76, 88 Putnam Ave 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 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 Unit #1.

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