Light-Filled Top-Floor 2-Bedroom Near Kendall Square
Soaked in natural light, this top-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers comfort, functionality, and unbeatable convenience just minutes from Lechmere Station and Kendall Square. The open-concept layout features hardwood floors, skylights, and a fully equipped kitchen ideal for cooking and entertaining. A dedicated home office provides flexible space for remote work or creative pursuits, while custom built-ins ensure smart, stylish storage. Enjoy the ease of free laundry in the building and the reliability of professional management.
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Application Fee: $25
First Month Rent: $3,000
Last Month Rent: $3,000
Security Deposit: $3,000
40 Winter St
Cambridge, MA 02141
Apartment building
2 beds
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What's special
Fully equipped kitchenDedicated home officeOpen-concept layoutNatural lightFlexible spaceCustom built-insHardwood floors
Neighborhood: East Cambridge
- Walkable StreetsPedestrian-friendly layout encourages walking to shops, dining, and parks.Transit AccessConvenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.Dining SceneFrom casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.Green SpacesScenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.
East Cambridge’s 02141 blends historic rowhouses and a strong Portuguese and Brazilian heritage with shiny new Cambridge Crossing and waterfront greens along the Charles. Expect four true New England seasons—crisp springs, warm summers, colorful falls, and snowy winters—plus breezes near North Point Park and Lechmere Canal Park. Daily life is walkable and bike friendly, with Lechmere Station on the Green Line, Bluebikes docks, and quick links to Kendall/MIT, downtown Boston, and I-93. Food and coffee range from neighborhood favorites like The Helmand, Tatte, and Curio Coffee to chef-driven spots at CX (The Lexington, Geppetto, Cafe Beatrice), plus Lamplighter’s CX brewery. Errands are easy with Target and shops at CambridgeSide and local markets along Cambridge Street; larger grocers sit a short ride away. Residents jog the river paths, relax on the CX Common, and enjoy community festivals that reflect the area’s roots. The mix spans young professionals, grad students, and long-time families, and it’s notably pet friendly. Per Zillow Market Trends, recent median asking rent is about $3,800, with most listings around $3,000-$5,800.
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Nearby schools in Cambridge
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Kennedy-Longfellow SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Vassal Lane Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 40 Winter St?
40 Winter St has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 40 Winter St?
40 Winter St has a transit score of 86, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 40 Winter St?
The schools assigned to 40 Winter St include Kennedy-Longfellow School, Vassal Lane Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
What neighborhood is 40 Winter St in?
40 Winter St is in the East Cambridge neighborhood in Cambridge, MA.
