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  4. Building Photo - 45 Calvin St
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $990
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    Total Monthly Price$990
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    45 Calvin St Unit 3

    45 Calvin St, Somerville, MA 02143
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  7. Building Photo - 47 Rice St
    1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $1,099
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    Base Rent$1,099
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    47 Rice St Unit 3

    47 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 02140
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  18. Building Photo - 175 River St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,299
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    Base Rent$1,299
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    Total Monthly Price$1,299
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    175 River St Unit 2

    175 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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  30. Building Photo - 42 Putnam Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400
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    Base Rent$1,400
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    Total Monthly Price$1,400
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    42 Putnam Ave

    42 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
  39. Building Photo - 184 Green St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500
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    Base Rent$1,500
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    Total Monthly Price$1,500
         - 9 Month Lease

    184 Green St Unit 1

    184 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge sits just across the Charles River from Boston and serves as home to both Harvard University and MIT, making it one of the world's premier academic centers. Anyone searching for apartments for rent in Cambridge will discover a compact 8-square-mile city filled with historic architecture, cutting-edge tech companies, and a lively intellectual energy. Founded in 1630 during colonial times, Cambridge played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Today, the city preserves its heritage through restored Victorian buildings standing alongside modern apartment communities.

Renting in Cambridge means choosing from distinctive neighborhoods, each offering its own personality. Harvard Square buzzes with independent bookstores and cozy cafes, while Kendall Square has transformed into a global technology and research powerhouse. Central Square and East Cambridge offer additional residential choices near great shopping and dining spots. The city's network of bike paths and walkable streets makes getting around a breeze, plus the MBTA subway links residents to Boston and beyond via stops at Kendall Square, Harvard Square, and Porter Square. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation's 162 acres of trails provide nearby escapes. With a median household income of $115,846 and abundant jobs in education, technology, and research, Cambridge draws renters who want a walkable community with easy access to cultural gems like the Harvard Art Museum and MIT Museum.

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