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Apartment for rent
  • $4,200/mo

    Fees may apply

    88 Putnam Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02139

    2beds
    1,589sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available now
    No pets
    -- A/C
    First floor laundry
    -- Parking
    Natural gas, forced air, fireplace
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Decorative fireplaceOriginal architectural detailsIn-unit laundryWraparound porchUpdated kitchenFormal dining roomParquet floors
    Brimming with character and natural light, this beautifully maintained Riverside apartment combines timeless Cambridge charm with modern convenience. Set within an owner-occupied 1885 Victorian two-family home, it features high ceilings, large windows, parquet floors, and original architectural details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. The home offers spacious bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and two full bathrooms that blend classic craftsmanship with modern finishes. A formal dining room with a decorative fireplace, period millwork, and a built-in hutch evokes the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy in-unit laundry, a wraparound porch ideal for relaxing or outdoor dining, and a freshly painted interior. This home is also certified deleaded. Perfectly situated between Harvard and Central Squares with easy access to Harvard University, HBS, the Charles River, and nearby cafes, shops, and restaurants, this home offers the best of Victorian charm and modern urban living.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
    Appliances
    • Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,589 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Bike Path, Dining Room, First Floor, Heating system: Forced Air, Heating: Gas, Highway Access, House of Worship, In Unit, Laundromat, Medical Facility, Park, Pets - No, Porch, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Sewage included in rent, Shopping, T-Station, Tennis Court(s), University, Walk/Jog Trails, Water included in rent
    Lot
    • Features: Near Public Transit

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment
    Condition
    • Year built: 1885

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Tennis Court(s)
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Tennis Court(s)
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Term of Rental(7+)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/14/2025Listed for rent$4,200$3/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73443166

    Neighborhood: Riverside