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    $2,875/mo

    88 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA 02474

    2beds
    1,259sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available Mon Sep 1 2025
    No pets
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    Detached parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Roofed porchOriginal hardwood floorsOpen front porchEnergy star dishwasherGarbage disposalSelf-cleaning natural gas rangeEnclosed three season porch
    $2875 Sunny 2 BR + Home Office & Garage East Arlington near Alewife T Spacious second floor apartment in owner occupied two family in convenient East Arlington! First and last month's rent, $2875 security deposit. Typically a one year lease, but start date and duration are negotiable. Available September 1, 2025. References and credit check required and will be verified. No fee. Principals only, please, no brokers. Eat in kitchen, energy star dishwasher and refrigerator, self-cleaning natural gas range, garbage disposal. Full tile bath with tub/shower. Original hardwood floors and period moldings, including built-in dining room china cabinet. Two nice bedrooms with closets, approximately 10 x 12 and 12 x 12. French doors open from living room to a home office/den with wall length closet, approximately 10 x 12. More French doors lead to an enclosed three season porch adjoining an open front porch. Perfect spot for your morning coffee, or a container garden. A roofed porch is in the rear. About 1259+ square feet plus porches, basement storage and garage. Exclusive use of storage area and energy star clothes washer and dryer in basement. One garage parking spot with an automatic door opener plus one car driveway parking. Fully insulated walls and attic, double insulated windows, 200-amp electrical service, copper plumbing, natural gas steam radiators and water heater. Tenant pays all utilities (gas, electric, internet, CATV, landline) except water/sewer. Non-smoking. No yard access. No pets. Ten minute walk to Alewife T (Red Line), one block to Minute Man bike path, five minute walk to Mass. Ave. (Bus 77, 79, 350 and bike lane). Near Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Capitol theater, restaurants, shops and more. East Arlington offers a great lifestyle of urban amenities with a suburban feel. This is a pleasant, walkable neighborhood with tree lined streets and many well maintained two-family homes. Monthly rental payment is $2875. First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit due at signing, for a total of $8625. No Brokers fee. Lessee pays gas, electric, internet, CATV.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Attic: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,259 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, All copper water pipes., Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Internet not included in rent, No Utilities included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Arlington

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/19/2025Price change$2,875-2.5%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/28/2025Price change$2,950-1.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/18/2025Listed for rent$3,000-6.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/10/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/25/2024Listed for rent$3,200$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: 02474