Step into this rare and lovingly maintained full-floor 3BR condo in the heart of Cambridge. With sunlight pouring in through multiple skylights and a layout designed for both comfort and flexibility, this home is ideal for professionals needing a home office and guest room, growing families, or roommates with different space needs, and dogs will be considered case by case. For rent by owner, this space has happily accommodated our lives from a busy young professional couple to a family of four.
This light-filled, freshly painted unit features a large main bedroom with spacious built-in closet, an oversized bathroom with tub, an open living room and dining room with wall tv mount, built-in bookshelves and office nook, a kitchen with new diswasher, fridge and stove, a bonus pantry with extra freezer, central A/C and heat, a private newly rebuilt deck, in-unit washer/dryer (plus a bonus set in the basement), dedicated storage unit, and off-street parking.
Centrally located between Harvard and MIT, this condo is steps from Central Square (and the Red Line) and Inman Square, and walkable to multiple parks, coffeeshops, restaurants, Whole Foods, gyms and more.
Don't miss this rarely available home, only rented twice in 25 years!
Owner pays for water and condo fees. Renter is responsible for gas and electric.
216 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Apartment building
1-3 beds
In-unit dryer
Available units
This building may have units for rent or for sale. Select a unit to contact.
What's special
Office nookWall tv mountSpacious built-in closetDedicated storage unitPrivate newly rebuilt deckLarge main bedroomOff-street parking
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Heat pump
Neighborhood: The Port - Area 4
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Cambridge
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cambridgeport SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Cambridge Street Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Market Trends
Rental market summary
The average rent for all beds and all property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,500.
Average rent
$3,500
Month-over-month
-$100
Year-over-year
-$20
Available rentals
2,389
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 216 Prospect St?
216 Prospect St has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 216 Prospect St?
216 Prospect St has a transit score of 79, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 216 Prospect St?
The schools assigned to 216 Prospect St include Cambridgeport School, Cambridge Street Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
Does 216 Prospect St have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 216 Prospect St has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 216 Prospect St in?
216 Prospect St is in the The Port - Area 4 neighborhood in Cambridge, MA.