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2.1 miles to MCPHS-Boston
Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom $4,800
Plus Fees
1,080 9/1/26
9/1/26 $4,800
Plus Fees
1,080Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $4,800

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

21 Essex St Unit 2

Live just steps from the Central Square T stop (Red Line) in this bright and updated 3 bed, 1 bath home, an ideal spot for anyone who wants quick access to cafés, restaurants, shops, and everyday essentials. The unit features a large living room... perfect for relaxing, hosting, or setting up a productive workspace. The granite and stainless steel kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, and walk in closet in the primary bedroom add comfort and practicality. A rear deck offers a great place to unwind, and the building includes common laundry plus a large shared backyard. With the Red Line just around the corner and close proximity to MIT, Harvard, and Kendall Square, getting to classes, labs, libraries, or work is incredibly convenient. A comfortable, well kept home in one of Cambridge's most vibrant and connected neighborhoods.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Hardwood Floors

Shopping Centers

Residences at University Park Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
330-340 River Street Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Memorial Plaza Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi

Transit / Subway

Central Square Station Walk: 2 min Distance: 0.1 mi
Kendall Station Walk: 18 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Union Square Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Harvard Square Station Walk: 21 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Boston University Central Station Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Porter Square Walk: 39 min Distance: 2.0 mi
North Station Walk: 47 min Distance: 2.5 mi
Back Bay Station Walk: 46 min Distance: 2.4 mi
Yawkey Walk: 37 min Distance: 1.9 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 14 min Distance: 7.9 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 14 min Distance: 5.9 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

MIT Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Cambridge College Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Boston University Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Harvard University Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Charles River Reservation Walk: 36 min Distance: 1.9 mi
Coit Observatory Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi

Schools

St. Paul's Choir School
Grades K-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Farr James F
Grades 6-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
The Henry Buckner School
Grades K-5
Private
NR
Out of 10
Cambridgeport
Grades PK-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Grades PK-12
Public
5
Out of 10

Ratings

Walkability

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability

100/ 100

Transit

Exceptionally friendly

Transit

100/ 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally friendly

Bikeability

90/ 100

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