Modern house, part of a duplex on a quiet street in Cambridgeport. Sun-flooded, hardwood floors throughout, open layout, very spacious. Well-equipped kitchen, efficient radiant baseboard heating. Wonderful deck for relaxing or studying/working outdoors. Very central location: easy walk to Harvard, MIT and BU, close to the red line (Central Square); near the best food shopping in Cambridge (one block from Whole Foods, 5 minutes from Trader Joe's); close to the Charles River and a few pleasant city parks. The apartment is perfect for researchers/scholars at one of the local universities. It is rented directly by the owner, herself a professor in Boston, currently working abroad. No broker fees, just looking for thoughtful tenants to keep the place in its good condition. This is an unbeatable offer in Cambridge in terms of comfort, available space, location. The more detailed layout is as follows: First floor (660 sq feet): living and dining area, kitchen, half-bath. Second floor (530 sq feet): very spacious L-shaped room, closet, full bathroom. Can be used as bedroom, study or both. Access to deck. Third floor (350 sq feet); large bedroom, closet, full bathroom. Second-floor deck (280 sq feet) with retractable sun awning as needed. No broker fees, rented directly by the owner. The house is available to rent for 10 months during the next academic year, September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. It is furnished.
Off market
$1,435,400
52 Fairmont St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
1,540sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,435,400 Zestimate®
$932/sqft
$5,307 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 06:18am
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Baseboard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $2,000
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 09/01/2025
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,435,400