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    $4,900/mo

    28 Royal Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

    3beds
    1,200sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available Fri Aug 1 2025
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Window unit
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Baseboard, wall furnace

    What's special

    This BEAUTIFUL and recently-renovated 3-BR/1-bathroom floor-through apartment is located in a lovely residential area of West Cambridge, a 15-minute walk from Harvard Square or Porter Square. Designed by architect-owner, it has an updated modern kitchen with dishwasher and built-in bar area, hardwood floors throughout, beautiful light, tons of storage. Two large bedrooms and a smaller bedroom/office with great light on all sides. This floor-thru apartment is located on the second floor, and has a private porch as well as access to the garden. Free washer/dryer directly outside of the unit. Apartment can be offered furnished or unfurnished, please inquire. Utilities covered by the landlord include landscaping, snow removal, water, and internet. Tenants responsible for gas and electricity. Pets are considered on a case by case basis. The neighborhood is close to both Harvard and Porter Squares - about a 12-minute walk to Harvard Square or Porter Square, a 5-minute bike ride, or a 5-minute bus ride which stops at the corner of the house. This area is a quiet residential zone, very charming, with excellent shops and small restaurants, and many parks and amenities, as well as the Fresh Pond Reservoir with is about a 15-minute walk. Easy access to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's at Alewife. Street parking available directly in front of the house. Bus stop at the corner of Huron or Concord. Fresh Pond and Danehy parks close-by. Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Size 1,200 ft2 Suited For 5 Rental for one year is ideal, but academic term rentals will be considered. Apartment can be offered furnished or unfurnished for no additional cost. Utilities included: snow removal, landscape, laundry, gas and electricity and internet / PRICE INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES NO FEE First and last month required upon signing of the Lease, along with $2000 security deposit returned upon leaving the apartment in the same condition as found
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Heating system: Wall, Landscaping included in rent, Snow Removal included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/7/2025Listed for rent$4,900$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: West Cambridge