Brimming with character and natural light, this beautifully maintained Riverside apartment combines timeless Cambridge charm with modern convenience. Set within an owner-occupied 1885 Victorian two-family home, it features high ceilings, large windows, parquet floors, and original architectural details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. The home offers spacious bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and two full bathrooms that blend classic craftsmanship with modern finishes. A formal dining room with a decorative fireplace, period millwork, and a built-in hutch evokes the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy in-unit laundry, a wraparound porch ideal for relaxing or outdoor dining, and a freshly painted interior. This home is also certified deleaded. Perfectly situated between Harvard and Central Squares with easy access to Harvard University, HBS, the Charles River, and nearby cafes, shops, and restaurants, this home offers the best of Victorian charm and modern urban living.
Apartment for rent
$4,200/mo
Fees may apply
88 Putnam Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
1,589sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
No pets
-- A/C
First floor laundry
-- Parking
Natural gas, forced air, fireplace
What's special
Decorative fireplaceOriginal architectural detailsIn-unit laundryWraparound porchUpdated kitchenFormal dining roomParquet floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,589 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Bike Path, Dining Room, First Floor, Heating system: Forced Air, Heating: Gas, Highway Access, House of Worship, In Unit, Laundromat, Medical Facility, Park, Pets - No, Porch, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Sewage included in rent, Shopping, T-Station, Tennis Court(s), University, Walk/Jog Trails, Water included in rent
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Amenities included: Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Term of Rental(7+)
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200$3/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73443166 |