212 Charles St

(857) 799-3505
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Cambridge, MA 02141

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212 Charles St

Cambridge, MA 02141
(857) 799-3505
212 Charles St in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
3 Bedroom - Townhome for Rent
  • 3BR, 2BATownhome
  • $5,400Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term
  • 1,300Square Feet
  • 06-01-2026Availability

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About 212 Charles St

This spacious 3 bed/2bath end-unit townhouse is located on Charles street in East Cambridge. It is within walking distance of MIT, MGH, Red Line Kendall Station and Green Line Lechmere Station. The townhouse was built in the late 1980s (no lead paint), and was fully renovated in 2012. The first floor has a bedroom with a bathroom and a large closet. The second floor features an open floor plan with kitchen/dining/living space. Two more bedrooms and a bathroom are on the third floor. Each bedroom has two closets. The townhouse has an attached one-car garage, an exclusive backyard with a patio and a side yard. Gas cooking and heating (by hot water baseboard system). A mini-split heat pump system provides cooling and can also be used as back-up heating. The laundry is in-unit with full-size washer and dryer.

212 Charles St is located in the East Cambridge Neighborhood and 02141 Zip code of Cambridge, MA.

Property Contact Info

Property Information

  • Built in 1987

Lease Terms

  • 12 Month Lease

Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

Allowed

Dogs

Allowed

Parking Info and Fees

Garage Parking

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.

Features and Amenities

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Kitchen

Outdoor Features

  • Yard
  • Patio

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available
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212 Charles St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Frequently Asked Questions about 212 Charles St

What type of rentals are available at 212 Charles St?

There is currently a 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome for rent with 1,300 listed at 212 Charles St. It is Available June 1, 2026.

How much is the rent at 212 Charles St?

212 Charles St is currently listed at $5,400.

What area of town is 212 Charles St located in?

Located in the East Cambridge Neighborhood, 212 Charles St is in the 02141 Zip Code of Cambridge, MA.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 212 Charles St.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Museum of Science - Boston

1 Science Park
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

Bunker Hill Monument

Bunker Hill Monument
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

USS Constitution Museum

Charleston Navy Yard, Building 22
3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Petco

119 1st St
1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

Walgreens

16 Beacon St
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Macy's

1 Summer St
4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Bunker Hill Community College

250 Rutherford Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

77 Massachusetts Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Suffolk University

8 Ashburton Place
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Groceries

Star Market

53 Huntington Ave
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

Whole Foods

340 River St
5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away

Hospitals

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

243 Charles Street
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street
2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away

Shriners Hospital For Children - Boston

51 Blossom Street
2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

25 minute drive / 11.69 miles away

Parks and Recreation

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Boston Common

Tremont Street
3 minute drive / 1.31 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

212 Charles St has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including The Boston Public Garden, Boston Common, Freedom Trail, The Freedom Trail, and New England Holocaust Museum.

Restaurants and Dining

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street
4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away

Legal Sea Foods

255 State Street
4 minute drive / 1.63 miles away

Shopping Centers

Cambridgeside

100 Cambridgeside Pl
1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

Twin City Plaza

14-22 McGrath Hwy
1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

Bunker Hill Mall

5-31 Austin St
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

212 Charles St has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

Transit Stations

Lechmere Station-Green Line - E

85 Cambridge St
1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

Community College Station-Orange Line

Austin Street and Rutherford Ave
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Kendall Station-Red Line

97 Carleton St
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

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