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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 $3,400
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
850 10/15/25

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10/15/25 $3,400
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
850Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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.

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Apartment Description

Our most popular building. 2 bed 1 bath apartment on the 5th floor (gets great sun) of a classic elevator-served pre-war brick building in Central Square. Walk to the subway in 6 minutes. 850 Sq Ft. Total overhaul: new kitchen (with new 24"... dishwasher, new cabs, counters, new Hotpoint 20" electronic-start gas stove, and new flooring), new bath (new vanity-sink, all new tiling on floors and some walls), opening up "doorway" from hallway into living room to allow more sunlight. Beautiful chandelier in the hallway. Exposed brick antique fireplace. Colonial doors, molding and trim. Hardwood floors revitalized. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Excellent location around three Squares - Central, Harvard and Kendall. Outstanding Laundry with Free Wi-Fi on Ground Level. On-Site Property Manager. Front lobbies recently painted and restored with new marble appointments. 884-888 Mass Ave offers your choice of three Internet (ISP's): Comcast, Starry and Verizon. Smoke Free property. No Dog Policy. No Airbnb or Subletting Policy. Pet Cats are welcome and incur an additional $45/month each. (Reference #122642)

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free
  • Storage for Additional Cost
  • Stove

Community Features

  • Elevator
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Fees and Policies

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

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Shopping Centers

Residences at University Park Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
330-340 River Street Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Harvard Square Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.2 mi

Transit / Subway

Central Square Station Walk: 5 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Harvard Square Station Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Union Square Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Kendall Station Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Porter Square Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Boston University West Station Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Yawkey Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Back Bay Station Walk: 50 min Distance: 2.6 mi
North Station Walk: 53 min Distance: 2.8 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 13 min Distance: 7.4 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 15 min Distance: 6.1 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Cambridge College Walk: 3 min Distance: 0.2 mi
MIT Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Harvard University Walk: 16 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Lesley University Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Charles River Reservation Walk: 40 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Coit Observatory Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

98

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Excellent Transit

75

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Biker's Paradise

96

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.

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Busy

64

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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