89 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141
What This Apartment Offers
Sunny 2 Bed + Home Office, 2 Bath in East Cambridge — Private Yard, In-Unit Laundry, No Broker Fee
Summary
- 2 bedrooms + dedicated office (flex 3rd bedroom... with window and closet), 2 full baths
- 1,334 sq ft, first floor of an owner-maintained three-family
- Private backyard with lawn and patio — yours alone
- In-unit washer/dryer included
- Central air; hardwood floors
- 0.2 mi to Lechmere (Green Line), 0.7 mi to Kendall/MIT (Red Line)
The Space
Large, well-laid-out condo with a separate living room and dining room, big windows, and excellent natural light.
The primary bedroom is huge, with a skylight and en suite full bath. The second bedroom is a comfortable mid-size room overlooking the green backyard. The third room is an official bedroom, with a window and closet. It is smaller, and works well as a home office or single bedroom (fits a twin bed).
Updated kitchen: stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, granite counters, dishwasher, disposal.
The private backyard is the standout — a quiet lawn and patio just for this unit, rare for East Cambridge.
Location
Quiet residential street in East Cambridge, minutes from Kendall Square, MIT, and the shops and restaurants of Cambridge Street. Easy walks: 0.2 mi to Lechmere MBTA (Green Line), 0.7 mi to Kendall MBTA and MIT Sloan (Red Line). On street parking. Parking is easy to find in this area.
The owners lived here for 7 years, and now live down the street. We’re available at any time if issues arise– no need to wait for an apartment management company.
Terms
- Rent: $4,100/month. No broker fee.
- Available September 1, 2026. 12-month lease.
- No pets
- First month/ last month/ security deposit
Contact us with any questions.
Unit 2
- $4,100
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1334 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Kitchen
- Lawn
- Office
- Patio
- Skylights
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Yard
89 Thorndike St Unit Unit 2 is an apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Cambridge, MA 02141
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active74 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Kennedy-Longfellow
Grades PK-5
Public
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
Boston Children's School
Grades PK-5
Private
Vassal Lane Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Little Flower Elementary School
Grades K-8
Private
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)
MIT
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 6 min (2.1 mi)
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 5 min (2.3 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 89 Thorndike St Unit 2 proximity to Twin City Plaza, Cambridgeside, and 174-180 Somerville Ave. Twin City Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and Cambridgeside is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, East Cambridge is exceptional public transit. Within 4.3 miles of 89 Thorndike St Unit 2, you’ll find Lechmere Station, Kendall Station, and Union Square.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 89 Thorndike St Unit 2 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 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 89 Thorndike St Unit 2.
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