NO BROKER FEES
Experience refined urban living in this beautifully updated and unusually spacious Cambridge apartment on iconic Magazine Street. Well above the street level for privacy, this first floor unit has oversized rooms, tall ceilings, natural light, and polished hardwood floors. The home feels elegant, bright, and truly expansive- a rarity in the Cambridge market. The large living areas and generous bedroom sizes create an ambience perfect for both daily living and entertaining.
The apartment features two large bedrooms, two remodeled bathrooms, an updated kitchen, a large dining room, and a dedicated home office, offering ideal functionality for modern lifestyles and remote work. One of the bedrooms is a Master Suite with attached bath and a spacious walk-in closet. High end washer dryer in a laundry room inside the unit. A private back deck, provides an inviting outdoor retreat for morning coffee, quiet evenings, or relaxed hosting. In this unit, historic Cambridge charm blends with clean, modern finishes.
Located just a couple of blocks from the Charles River and within a short walk of Central Square, MIT, Harvard, and BU, this home sits at the center of everything. You are also only steps from Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, making errands effortless. This is Cambridge living at its finest - spacious, elegant, and exceptionally well-located.
Permit parking on street in front of house, if needed. Total of 7 units in the building.
Potential residents will have to pass screening for
- stable verifiable income
- strong professional/rental references
- background and credit checks
We seek capable, considerate and responsible families and individuals who will appreciate and care for this exceptional home.
Contacting Us;
The best way to reach us is by messaging us including details of the residents, professional and personal situation that makes you search for accomodation, and some details on income and credit. It takes effort to respond and interact with each inquiry, so we can only respond to qualified candidates. We will remove the listing as soon as the unit is rented.
1 year lease. No broker fees but first, last and security deposit required, which is kept in tenant's own escrow account. Owner pays water sewer. Tenant pays for heat and electricity and internet services. No smoking vaping, parties or loud noises in the unit whatsoever.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$4,895/mo
131 Magazine St APT 1, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
1,400sqft
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Apartment
Available Sun Feb 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Window unit
In unit laundry
Baseboard
What's special
Private back deckUpdated kitchenPolished hardwood floorsGenerous bedroom sizesDedicated home officeSpacious walk-in closetTwo remodeled bathrooms
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Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 03:17am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Sewage included in rent, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: CAMBM00101L0015900001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $4,895-0.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,900+36.1%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/2/2020 | Listing removed | $3,600$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
| 10/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,600$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
| 6/28/2014 | Sold | $741,000+9.1%$529/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||

