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Apartment for rent
  • $2,800/mo

    5 8th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141

    2beds
    800sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available Mon Sep 1 2025
    Cats, small dogs OK
    -- A/C
    Shared laundry
    -- Parking
    Baseboard
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Cozy welcoming atmosphereNice finishesStylish updatesGreat private patio
    This thoughtfully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in a fantastic Cambridge location. Set privately on a rear lot, the apartment boasts a wonderful sense of tranquility while still being just moments from Inman Square, Harvard Square, Central Square, and the innovation hub of MIT's Kendall Square. The unit features a great, flexible layout, ideal for couples, roommates, or a small family, with each room benefiting from stylish updates and nice finishes. The building has a great private patio, perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or hosting gatherings with friends in a comfortable outdoor setting. Shared laundry facilities offer added convenience, freeing up space within the apartment and making daily routines simple. With its move-in ready condition and blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort, this home is perfectly situated to offer both peace and easy access to Cambridge's vibrant amenities. Enjoy thoughtful updates, everyday convenience, and a superb location truly a special place to call home. This house was fully renovated in 2009! 12 month lease. 1st and security due at signing.
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    Looking to buy when your lease ends?

    Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & 4.15% APY.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Baseboard

    Construction

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

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/4/2025Price change$2,800+7.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/6/2025Price change$2,600-3.7%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/16/2025Listed for rent$2,700+20%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/26/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/11/2023Listed for rent$2,250$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: East Cambridge

    There are 2 available units in this apartment building