1642 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 468-3147
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1642 Massachusetts Ave

1642 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 468-3147
1642 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
1 Bedroom - Condo for Rent
  • 1BR, 1BACondo
  • $2,500Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term
  • 775Square Feet
  • 12-07-2025Availability

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About 1642 Massachusetts Ave

Highly desirable location in Cambridge’s famed Harvard Square! Just minutes from Red Line at Harvard station as well as many major MBTA bus routes for an easy commute! Close to shopping, trendy dining, exciting nightlife and bars, & much more! Convenient to Harvard University, Lesley University, Kendall Square, MIT, Central Square, Inman Square, parks along the Charles River, Davis Square, Porter Square, Cambridgeport, as well as a quick ride on the Red Line to Downtown Boston, Mass General Hospital, Boston Common, South Station commuter trains, Beacon Hill, and all that the Boston area has to offer!

1642 Massachusetts Ave is located in the Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood and 02138 Zip code of Cambridge, MA.

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Lease Terms

  • 12 Month Lease

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Pet Policy and Fees

Dogs

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Cats

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Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Interior Features

  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Eat In Kitchen
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1642 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Frequently Asked Questions about 1642 Massachusetts Ave

What type of rentals are available at 1642 Massachusetts Ave?

There is currently a 1 Bed 1 Bath Condo for rent with 775 listed at 1642 Massachusetts Ave. It is Available December 7, 2025.

How much is the rent at 1642 Massachusetts Ave?

1642 Massachusetts Ave is currently listed at $2,500.

What area of town is 1642 Massachusetts Ave located in?

Located in the Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood, 1642 Massachusetts Ave is in the 02138 Zip Code of Cambridge, MA.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability 3.2

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1642 Massachusetts Ave.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Longfellow Historic Site

Longfellow Historic Site
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

Bunker Hill Monument

Bunker Hill Monument
5 minute drive / 2.34 miles away

Museum of Science - Boston

1 Science Park
5 minute drive / 2.66 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

16 Beacon St
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Petco

304 Western Ave
4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Lesley University

1815 Massachusetts Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Lesley University - Porter Campus

1815 Massachusetts Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Harvard University

Massachusetts Hall
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

340 River St
4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

Stop & Shop

137 Harvard St
6 minute drive / 2.94 miles away

Hospitals

Mount Auburn Hospital

330 Mount Auburn Street
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Cambridge Health Alliance

1493 Cambridge Street
2 minute drive / 0.89 miles away

Arbour Human Resource Institute

227 Babcock Street
4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

7 minute drive / 3.61 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

20 minute drive / 9.6 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
5 minute drive / 2.55 miles away

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
6 minute drive / 3.05 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
7 minute drive / 3.36 miles away

1642 Massachusetts Ave has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Fenway Park, The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and The Freedom Trail.

Restaurants and Dining

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street
6 minute drive / 2.91 miles away

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
7 minute drive / 3.51 miles away

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
7 minute drive / 3.52 miles away

Shopping Centers

One Winthrop Square

1 JFK St
1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

Somerville Place

711-723 Somerville Ave
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

Galleria At Harvard Square

57 John F Kennedy St
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

1642 Massachusetts Ave has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

Harvard Square Station-Red Line

1400 Massachusetts Ave
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

Porter Square Station-Red Line

877 Somerville Ave
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Davis Station-Red Line

12 Holland St
3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

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