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$4,100 Total Monthly Price

89 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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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

89 Thorndike St Unit Unit 2 is an apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

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Property Address:
89 Thorndike St,
Cambridge, MA 02141

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit90 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable40 / 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100

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Active74 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
0 min Drive
Green Line - E - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Subway
2 min Drive
Red Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Subway
4 min Drive
Green Line - E - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Subway
6 min Drive
Orange Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Commuter Rail
9 min Drive
Orange Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail (Purple Line)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
10 min Drive
Logan International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

5 rating

Kennedy-Longfellow

Grades PK-5

Public

6 rating

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

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Boston Children's School

Grades PK-5

Private

8 rating

Vassal Lane Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

7 rating

Cambridge Street Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Little Flower Elementary School

Grades K-8

Private

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)

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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