Modern house, part of a duplex on a quiet street in Cambridgeport. Sun-flooded, hardwood floors throughout, open layout, very spacious. Well-equipped kitchen, efficient radiant baseboard heating. Wonderful deck for relaxing or studying/working outdoors. Very central location: easy walk to Harvard, MIT and BU, close to the red line (Central Square); near the best food shopping in Cambridge (one block from Whole Foods, 5 minutes from Trader Joe's); close to the Charles River and a few pleasant city parks.
The apartment is perfect for researchers/scholars at one of the local universities. It is rented directly by the owner, herself a professor in Boston, currently working abroad. No broker fees, just looking for thoughtful tenants to keep the place in its good condition.
This is an unbeatable offer in Cambridge in terms of comfort, available space, location.
The more detailed layout is as follows:
First floor (660 sq feet): living and dining area, kitchen, half-bath.
Second floor (530 sq feet): very spacious L-shaped room, closet, full bathroom. Can be used as bedroom, study or both. Access to deck.
Third floor (350 sq feet); large bedroom, closet, full bathroom.
Second-floor deck (280 sq feet) with retractable sun awning as needed.
No broker fees, rented directly by the owner. The house is available to rent for 10 months during the next academic year, September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. It is furnished.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$4,200/mo
52 Fairmont St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
1,540sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Mon Sep 1 2025
No pets
-- A/C
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Baseboard
What's special
Efficient radiant baseboard heatingOpen layoutWell-equipped kitchen
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Baseboard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200+40%$3/sqft |
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12/29/2024 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
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12/29/2024 | Price change | $3,000-11.8%$2/sqft |
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12/22/2024 | Price change | $3,400-1.4%$2/sqft |
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12/11/2024 | Price change | $3,450-6.8%$2/sqft |
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