242 Cambridge St Unit 8

Boston, MA 02114 Beacon Hill

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,450

  • Bedrooms

    Studio bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    9,999 sq ft

Details

12 Month Lease, $2,450 deposit, Available Now
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
242 Cambridge St Unit 8
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About This Property

Beacon Hill 2 bed! Expansive 2 room studio on Beacon Hill that features: - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Modern eat in kitchen w/ dishwasher! - Nicely sized living room! - Cute & cozy sleeping alcove! - Updated tiled full bathroom! - Laundry machines on site! In an unbeatable location on sought after Beacon Hill! Situated on bustling Cambridge Street, 2 blocks away from Suffolk University buildings & across the street from Mass General Hospital medical campus! Beacon Hill is a charming neighborhood with gaslit street lamps and well manicured historic Brownstone buildings near the Massachusetts State House! This newly renovated unit is close to all MBTA lines - Red [Charles/MGH, Park St], Green [Government Ctr], Blue [Bowdoin, Gov't Ctr], and Orange [State St] Near attractions like Boston Common, shopping at Downtown Crossing, beautiful Public Gardens, Charles River esplanade with river front parks, Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall, boutique shopping on Charles Street, Financial District, Theater District, high end Back Bay shopping & dining, and much more! Also close to schools including NE School of Law, Emerson College, Fisher College, New England College of Optometry [NECO]. Plus many other colleges & universities via the close by MBTA - take the Red Line to Harvard, Lesley, MIT, UMass Boston; all Green Line trains stop at Government Center so in addition to B Line schools Boston University & Boston College, it's a quick trip to Fenway schools like Emmanuel, Berklee, MCPHS, Wentworth, Simmons, Mass Art; and to Northeastern University, accessible by both Orange Line & Green Line E train! Perfect location in the heart of Boston! A great deal in one of the most historic areas in our country!

242 Cambridge St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02114 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Condo Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Waterfront

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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Utilities Included

  • Water
Location
Property Address: 242 Cambridge St, Boston,
MA 02114
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Neighborhood

An upscale historic district in downtown Boston, Beacon Hill resides on the coast of the Charles River, just north of the 50-acre Boston Common.. This neighborhood is one of the oldest and most picturesque in the country with brick-lined streets, gas lanterns, and historic landmarks spotting the landscape. With its tstately brick homes, cobblestone streets, and colonial roots, Beacon Hill is a charming historic region with plenty of amenities to offer prospective renters.

Historic architecture, antique shops, and fine dining spots define this Boston neighborhood. Visit historic homes like Nichols House Museum to tour a grand Beacon Hill residence from 1804, or venture over to the Museum of African American History on Joy Street. A prominent landmark and must-visit location is The Massachusetts State House in the center of town, built in 1795.

Beacon Hill’s location is ideal for office commuters and city lovers.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
242 Cambridge St Unit 8 is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from Suffolk University. It is also near Emerson College and Tufts University, Boston.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
809 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
108 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
362 Students
Attendance Zone
1
Out of 10
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
279 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
200 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
150 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Bowdoin Station, located 0.2 mile from 242 Cambridge St Unit 8. 242 Cambridge St Unit 8 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 3.6 miles or 9 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 7 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
76
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 242 Cambridge St Unit 8.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
242 Cambridge St Unit 8 has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston African American National Historic Site
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Museum of Science
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Boston National Historical Park
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
242 Cambridge St Unit 8 has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Boston African American National Historic Site, Museum of Science, and Boston National Historical Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
242 Cambridge St Unit 8 has 3 hospitals within 0.3 mile, the nearest is Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston which is 0.2 mile away and a 2 minutes walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 30 min 14.6 mi
Drive: 31 min 19.0 mi
242 Cambridge St Unit 8 is 14.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Miller.
Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Waterfront