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281 Brookline St

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Cambridge, MA 02139
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281 Brookline St

Cambridge, MA 02139
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3 Bedroom - Home for Rent
  • 3BR, 3BA Home
  • $6,995 Total Monthly Price

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $6,995
    Total Monthly Price
    $6,995
  • 1,893 Square Feet
  • Available Now Availability

About 281 Brookline St

**AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1ST**3 BED 2.5 BATH**ROOF DECK**Located near Magazine Beach & Charles River sits this Cambridge townhome w/ garage parking, fenced in yard, roof deck & close proximity to 2 playgrounds! This spacious 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom condo features an amazing open concept floor plan. Completely renovated kitchen w/ granite countertops & high-end stainless steel appliances overlook the dining room & fireplaced living room w/ exceptionally high ceilings & wall of custom built-ins. Upper level houses the master suite w/ en-suite master bath, 2 additional family bedrooms and second full bath. This level also accesses the private roof deck. Lower level has a much desired playroom / office, laundry, additional storage and garage. Huge yard features brick patio, gas grill & fire pit plus plenty of green space for gardening. Very short distance to Central Square, the Redline T, MIT, Harvard University, & Longwood Medical Centers. 1 garage & 1 deeded outdoor parking space.

281 Brookline St is located in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood and 02139 Zip code of Cambridge, MA.

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Garage Parking

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Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Garden Style

Recreation and Fitness

  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available
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281 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting Around

  • 100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

    All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

    Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally bikeable

    Exceptionally suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 50 / 100 Fairly car friendly

    Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Shopping

    Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Noise Level

    Few sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about 281 Brookline St

What type of rentals are available at 281 Brookline St?

There is currently a 3 Bed 3 Bath Home for rent with 1,893 listed at 281 Brookline St. It is Available Now.

How much is the rent at 281 Brookline St?

281 Brookline St is currently listed at $6,995.

What area of town is 281 Brookline St located in?

Located in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood, 281 Brookline St is in the 02139 Zip Code of Cambridge, MA.

Nearby Schools

Morse

Cambridge School District
40 Granite Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (335 Students)
7/10

The Amigos School

Cambridge School District
15 Upton Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (421 Students)
9/10

Cambridge Street Upper School

Cambridge School District
840 Cambridge Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (317 Students)
7/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Cambridge School District
100 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (286 Students)
7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge School District
459 Broadway
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2096 Students)
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 281 Brookline St.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Longfellow Historic Site

Longfellow Historic Site
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

Skywalk Observatory

800 Boylston Street
4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.69 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

330 River St
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

Petco

119 1st St
5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Cambridge College

500 Rutherford Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Boston University

One Silber Way
2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

77 Massachusetts Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

340 River St
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

Stop & Shop

137 Harvard St
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Hospitals

Arbour Human Resource Institute

227 Babcock Street
2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

Cambridge Health Alliance

1493 Cambridge Street
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

6 minute drive / 3.05 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

23 minute drive / 10.84 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
4 minute drive / 2.14 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

281 Brookline St has 5 parks within 2.6 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
4 minute drive / 1.65 miles away

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
4 minute drive / 2.27 miles away

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
6 minute drive / 2.83 miles away

Shopping Centers

330-340 River Street

340 River St
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Memorial Plaza

727 Memorial Dr
1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

Star Market Plaza

1065 Commonwealth Ave
2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

281 Brookline St has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

Transit Stations

Central Square Station-Red Line

622 Massachusetts Ave
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Boston University West Station-Green Line - B

848 Commonwealth Ave
1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

St Paul Street Station (Green Line B)-Green Line - B

900 Commonwealth Ave
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

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Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,251$1,100$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,001$900$10,000+
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Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,906$900$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,871$1,250$10,000+
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