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    $3,600/mo

    85 Clifton St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140

    2beds
    1,017sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Sun Oct 19 2025
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Central air and heatPrivate side porchIn-unit laundryKitchen with islandGas stoveFrench door refrigerator
    Live near it all! 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in a 3 unit building. 2 off street, non-tandem parking spaces, central air and heat, and in-unit laundry! Features lots of light in living and dining room, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, second bedroom with closet and built-ins, and kitchen with island, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and French door refrigerator. Private side porch, green space in the backyard, and additional storage in basement as well. Walking: 5 minutes to Alewife station, 15 minutes to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, CVS, Davis Square, and Porter Square. Easy access to Bike paths, Russell Field, Danehy Park, and multiple bus routes.Right near Route 2 for getting out of the city. Quiet neighborhood, but close enough to get you to the best parts of Cambridge/Boston/Somerville! Initial lease from signing to September 2026. Renewal will be for 1 year starting Sept. 2026. Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, and annual yard cleanup. Tenant responsible for electric, gas, and internet. Rent due 1st of every month. Pets allowed. Dogs will depend on breed due to insurance purposes. Renters will be responsible for putting out trash, recycling, compost and (sometimes) yard waste bins weekly for curbside pickup on Sunday nights (Monday nights if Monday is a holiday). Unit is non-smoking indoors (including vaping). Smoking is allowed on the private side porch. Subject to credit and background check. First month, last month, and security deposit required.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Walk In Closet
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,017 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Snow Removal included in rent, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00190L0005000001

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/5/2025Listed for rent$3,600$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/20/2019Sold$658,000$647/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    8/10/2019Pending sale$658,000$647/sqft
    Source: Compass #72542408
    7/31/2019Listed for sale$658,000+70.9%$647/sqft
    Source: Compass #72542408
    2/25/2009Sold$385,000$379/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: North Cambridge