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Apartment for rent
  • $3,500/mo

    17A Forest St APT 2, Cambridge, MA 02140

    2beds
    870sqft

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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats OK
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    -- Parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Stylish bathroomOpen layoutModern kitchenHardwood floorsGenerously sized bedrooms
    NO BROKER FEE | FOREST ST., #31 | CAMBRIDGE (PORTER SQ) | HOT WATER INC | AVAIL NOW Beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located just steps from Porter Square. This bright third-floor unit offers 870 sq. ft. of well-designed living space with hardwood floors, a modern kitchen, and a stylish bathroom. The open layout provides a comfortable living room and two generously sized bedrooms. Washer and dryer are conveniently in-unit. Heat is electric. Hot water, water, and garbage removal are included in the rent. Cats allowed (up to 2, $50/month each). Street parking available. Prime Porter Square location with easy access to Red Line, Fitchburg Line commuter rail, and multiple bus routes (77, 83, 87, 90, 96). Surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and shops, making it one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods. No broker fee.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 870 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Garbage included in rent, Hot water included in rent, Water included in rent

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/2/2025Listed for rent$3,500+16.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/23/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/22/2024Listed for rent$3,000$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/21/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/14/2024Price change$3,000-3.2%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Aggasiz - Harvard North

    There are 6 available units in this apartment building