Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

257 Mt Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138 has four bedrooms available and rents for $16,000/mo.

Can I see a model or tour 257 Mt Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

257 Mt Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138 is in West Cambridge in the city of Cambridge. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.7 mile of the property. Five parks are within 3.6 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Houses Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge West Cambridge 257 Mt Auburn St

$16,000 / Month

257 Mt Auburn St

Cambridge, MA 02138

1 Day Ago

781-367-8522

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

4.5
Square Feet

3,395 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Waterfront
Property is near public transit
1 Fireplace
Home Gym
Enclosed patio or porch

257 Mt Auburn St

About This Home

$16,000 deposit, Available Now

Built from ground in 2005,this young single family house is just steps from Harvard Square,HBS,BB&N and restaurants,with Charles River and Riverbend Park just front of the house. The 1st floor features an open living and luxurious kitchen with formal dining room,living room,family room,mudroom with radiant-heat flooring and power room with live-edge vanity. The 2nd floor has a master bedroom with master bath and walk-in closet. Two additional large bedrooms with en-suite baths and Charles River views complete this level. You have your own clubhouse with gym,shower and sauna in the lower level. The automatic gate leads to the rear of the house with garage,EV charger,large patio and fenced back yard.

257 Mt Auburn St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

* 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.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 2005

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 3rd floor

Basement

Laundry in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary bedroom located on second floor 4.5 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace Home Gym 3,395 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Oven Freezer Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $16,000 Property Available on 7/2/25 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 416088 Rent includes trash collection, garden area, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

5,175 Sq Ft Lot Waterfront Garden

Outdoor Features

Enclosed patio or porch

Parking

1 Car Garage

Utilities

Cooling Available Forced Air Heating System Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Laundry Facilities

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Park

Contact

Listed by Carlos Xu | Lexwin Realty
Phone Number (781) 367-8522
Source

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Refrigerator
Freezer

Patio

Neighborhood

Located in a bustling commercial district in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the neighborhood of West Cambridge is a thriving urban area that’s filled with family-friendly destinations. Most notable for its direct access to Harvard Square, a famous shopping, dining, and entertainment hub, locals have all of the local restaurants, specialty shops, and ornate theaters to choose from like the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre.

The MBTA runs several bus lines to the area, giving commuters connections to the red line Harvard Square Station that takes them to other parts of the city. Though West Cambridge has immediate access to everything that’s offered in the city of Cambridge, including Harvard University and its attractions, West Cambridge is only six miles from Boston, so the options for food, retail, sports, and entertainment are endless.

Learn more about living in West Cambridge

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

257 Mt Auburn St is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Harvard University. It is also near Lesley University and Cambridge College.

Schools

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

320 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Maria L. Baldwin

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

340 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

273 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

251 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,867 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

1,012 Students

Nearby

School data provided by GreatSchools

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.7 mile from 257 Mt Auburn St. 257 Mt Auburn St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.3 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Central Square Station	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Alewife Station	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Waverley	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	12 min	6.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	17 min	9.3 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 257 Mt Auburn St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Shops At Charles Square	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Harvard Square	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi

257 Mt Auburn St has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi

257 Mt Auburn St has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.