Date
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Price
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3/27/2026
Listed
$1,995
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Property Description
This is a small, practical, recently updated studio in one of Cambridge's most desirable and lively corridors. It prioritizes location over square footage-perfect if you want to be steps from Harvard institutions, vibrant street life, and endless amenities without a long commute. The building itself has some ground-floor commercial elements (historical context includes retail spaces), typical for Mass Ave properties. Landlord would like to lease until Aug 31, and then offer lease renewal of 12 months to return to the academic cycle.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1686 Massachusetts Ave #A
General
- Rent: $1,995
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73492790
- Updated: Today (3/27/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: Term of Rental(5)
- References Req.: Yes
- Deposit Req.: Yes
- First Month Req.: Yes
- Insurance Req.: Yes
- Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 2
- Interior Features: Single Living Level
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
Location
- Area: Harvard Square
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: Mass Ave Between Porter And Harvard Square.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Electric Baseboard
- Heating Fuel: Electric Baseboard
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Year Built: 1890
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $4.99
- Lease Price: $1,995
- Security Deposit: $1,995
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Range/Oven currently being installed - all tenant is responsible for is cable and wifi.
- Property ID: 411822
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Schools
Schools serving 1686 Massachusetts Ave #A
School District:Cambridge School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Maria L. Baldwin School 85 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Peabody School 70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Martin Luther King, Jr. School 102 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 1.1 mi |
Rindge Avenue Upper School 70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Putnam Avenue Upper School 100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Cambridge Street Upper School 840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
John M. Tobin Montessori School 359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 1.2 mi |
The Amigos School 15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-8 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1686 Massachusetts Ave #A
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1686 Massachusetts Ave #A, Cambridge, MA 02138 (MLS# 73492790) is a Apartment property with 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1686 Massachusetts Ave #A is currently listed for rent at $1,995 and was received on March 27, 2026. This property is listed by Gary J. Vrotsos from our Cambridge Office.Want to learn more about 1686 Massachusetts Ave #A? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Cambridge? You can browse all Cambridge rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.