$3,250
total monthly price
1 Bed
1 Bath
660 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • No HOA
  • Intercom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Balcony
  • 1-minute walk to Raymond Park

About This Home

Classic 1899 Porter Square one bedroom in an owner-occupied four family house with eat in kitchen, 9+ foot tall ceilings, a small private balcony, large windows and some modern updates (in unit laundry, heated bathroom floors, central AC). Ample storage across two separate pantries off the kitchen, generous bedroom closet plus laundry closet. Note that the kitchen is original (1940s-ish) with no dishwasher, but clean and has a new induction stove and a stainless steel refrigerator. Amazing walkable neighborhood lined with mature trees, 0.4 miles to Porter Square MBTA stop, 1 mile to Harvard Square, 1 block from Raymond Park, easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, parks.Utilities (electric, gas, internet) are the responsibility of the renter. Gas is only for the tankless hot water heater. Heat and AC is via electric heat pump (newly installed). Street parking.

Listing Agent

Meredith Stoddard

Compass Listed on: 03/29/2026

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 660 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Intercom
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Water Treatment System

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 6/1/26
  • Rent includes water, trash collection, snow removal
  • Assessor Parcel Number 419568

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2026-06-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: No
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Water Treatment
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 660
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 660
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 419568
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Map

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2026 03/29/26 For Rent $3,250 +54.8% --
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Rented $2,100 -2.3% --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Under Contract -- -- --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 For Rent $2,150 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73493349

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB M:201.5 L:00004

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