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    $4,900/mo

    17 Athens St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138

    2beds
    1,200sqft

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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Rear porchGranite countertopsOff-street parking spaceSs appliancesSpacious dining room
    This beautifully updated 2-bedroom 1.5-bathroom sun lit apartment is steps to the Weeks footbridge connecting Harvard Square to HBS. Kitchen is well equipped with SS appliances, granite countertops and dishwasher. This unique 1st floor apartment in a 3-Fam, offers a rear porch, brand new in-unit W&D, a spacious dining room and living room with large bay windows. Rent includes one off-street parking space in the rear of the property with an owner-maintained lot. Jog or cycle on the bike path a block away from this apartment. Each unit has a dedicated storage locker in the basement. Professionally managed and well-maintained. We offer 1st month's rent free. Location, Location, Location! Owner pays water/sewer. Tenant pays electric and gas. Pets are on a case by case basis and will only be accepted by well qualified applicants with a pet fee. First and Security deposit required. No last month's rent required if credit and income are strong.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not 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: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Pool
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Pool
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/18/2025Listed for rent$4,900$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/8/2025Listing removed$4,900$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/24/2025Listed for rent$4,900+36.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/22/2020Listing removed$3,600$3/sqft
    Source: David Walch #72645300
    4/18/2020Listed for rent$3,600+12.5%$3/sqft
    Source: David Walch #72645300

    Neighborhood: Riverside