8A Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
What This Apartment Offers
MASSIVE 3 bed 1.5 bath in the heart of Cambridge!
**Photos are screenshots from our 3D tour. They aren't the best but I'm happy to send it over!
This is a very big apartment with two large living rooms, a large foyer, two big bedrooms, one smaller bedroom with an ensuite bath, and a sunroom!
This is an older building but very well managed and in a perfect location. Heat and hot water is
included in the rent and there are clean APP based laundry machines in the basement!
Unit 2
12 Month Lease
Unit 4
12 Month Lease
Apartment Features
- Basement
- Instant Hot Water
- Loft Layout
- Smoke Free
- Sunroom
Community Features
- Gated
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
8A Forest St is an apartment community in Cambridge, MA
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
Cats Allowed
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Fee Not Specified
Dogs Allowed
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Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Street--
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.
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Cambridge, MA 02140
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable
Transit
Strong public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Airport
18 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
Vassal Lane Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Theresa School
Grades PK-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) |
|---|---|
| Lesley University, Porter | Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi) |
| Lesley University | Walk: 8 min (0.4 mi) |
| Harvard University | Drive: 3 min (1.4 mi) |
| Cambridge College | Drive: 4 min (1.9 mi) |
Discover Conway Park, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 8A Forest St proximity to Porter Square Galleria, Somerville Place, and Porter Square Shopping Center. Porter Square Galleria is 0.4 miles away, and Somerville Place is within a 6 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 8A Forest St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.8 miles. Transit options include Porter Square Station and Harvard Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8A Forest St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Mineralogical and Geological Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Airports
Living in Conway Park provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 15 minutes from 8A Forest St.
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