Rented

88 Putnam Ave Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

Cambridge · MA 02139

$4,100 / month
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1589
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Apartment
Available: Available Now
Fees & Deposits: Fees & Deposits
Broker Fee
Unknown
Security Deposit
$4,200
First Month Required
Yes
Last Month Required
Yes
Rent includes: Rent includes
Rent includes
Water, Sewerage Disposal
Year built: Built in 1885
Pets: No Pets
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric
Laundry: In Unit Laundry
Outdoor space: Common Outdoor

About this home

Available now! 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. Perfectly situated between Harvard (0.6 mi) and Central (0.6 mi) Squares with easy access to Harvard University, HBS, the Charles River, and nearby caf?s, shops, and restaurants, this home offers the best of Victorian charm and urban living and convenience.

Neighborhood & Transit

Riverside

88 Putnam Ave, Cambridge · MA 02139

Nearby transit

Transit proximity unavailable: this listing has no valid map coordinates.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
303 days
Listing Price:
$4,100
Price per Sq.Ft:
$3
Broker Fee:
Unknown
Security Deposit:
$4,200
First Month Required:
Yes
Last Month Required:
Yes

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,589 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
In Unit, Main Floor
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
5
Above grade area
1589
Flooring
Unknown
Lead paint
Yes, Certified Treated

Exterior Features

Outdoor Space
Yes - Common
Features
Unknown

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space
Off Street Parking
None

Home Owner Association information

Pets allowed
No

Rental details

Available
11/01/2025
Rental terms
Lease
Rent includes
Water, Sewerage Disposal
Security deposit
$4,200
Deposit required
Yes
First month required
Yes
Last month required
Yes

Listing information

Listing agent
Edward Jones
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73443166
Disclosure
The apartment has a letter of full lead compliance. Central A/C will be installed no later than April, 2026. Basement storage is unavailable.