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    $1,500/mo

    42 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

    4 beds2,173 sqft

    1room
    --housemates
    --sqft room

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    Room in house
    Available now
    1 year lease
    No private bath
    Not furnished
    -- Parking
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Front deckBrand new large deckLiving and dining roomsPrivate large brShared kitchenSecluded yard

    Room details

    Cambridge - Harvard Square -A rare rental offering of 2 private large BR on a 4 BR late 19th century Victorian Home, 2 BA, shared kitchen, living and dining rooms, back yard, washer and dryer in basement, a brand new large deck that open to a secluded yard, front deck and a full basement for storage. Prime location, Harvard Square, close to red lines, buses, walker's and biker's paradise! Bedrooms were just painted. Rent includes water, snow removal, landscaping. $1400/month/bedroom + utilities Available now! Length of lease is negotiable. Payments required: first month rent, last month and security deposit ($1,400.00 each) plus utilities. Owner pays for water, snow removal, landscaping Tenant is responsible for the payment of all utilities (gas, electricity, internet) Payments required: 1st month rent - $1,400.00 per month/per BR, Security Deposit - $1,400.00 per month/per BR Last month rent - $1,400.00 per month/per BR Length of the lease is negotiable. No smoking No pets allowed
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Room has private bath
    • No
    Room furnished
    • No
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,173 sqft

    Lease details

    Lease duration
    • 1 Year
    Lease description
    • Owner pays for water, snow removal, landscaping Tenant is responsible for the payment of all utilities (gas, electricity, internet) Payments required: 1st month rent - $1,400.00 per month/per BR, Security Deposit - $1,400.00 per month/per BR Last month rent - $1,400.00 per month/per BR Length of the lease is negotiable. No smoking No pets allowed

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Internet not included in rent, Landscaping included in rent, No Utilities included in rent, Snow Removal included in rent, Utilities fee required, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00121L00047

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Water

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    Rent Zestimate®Rental Market Summary
    DateEventPrice
    10/3/2025Listed for rent$5,600+12%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/14/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/1/2023Listed for rent$5,000$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Riverside

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