ROOM FOR RENT - SHARED APARTMENT
Avaialble September 1st
Bright room for rent in this awesome Cambridge apartment! This unit ideally located with a short commute to both MIT and Harvard's main campuses, making it perfect for students or professionals. You'll have easy access to public transportation, local shops, and restaurants. The area is known for its vibrant community and proximity to Charles River, offering beautiful walking and biking paths.
Unit Features:
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Unfurnished
Kitchen alcove which allows for a huge living room
Hardwood floors
Luminous and ample rooms
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove/Ove
The neighborhood:
10-minute walk to Central Square Red Line T stop
Walking distance from some of Cambridge's best restaurants
2 blocks from a fantastic Whole Foods and a 10-minute walk to Trader Joes
Near Memorial Drive giving you an easy, painless commute out of the city whenever you'd like
Bright room for rent in this awesome Cambridge apartment! This unit ideally located with a short commute to both MIT and Harvard's main campuses, making it perfect for students or professionals. You'll have easy access to public transportation, local shops, and restaurants. The area is known for its vibrant community and proximity to Charles River, offering beautiful walking and biking paths.
Unit Features:
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Unfurnished
Kitchen alcove which allows for a huge living room
Hardwood floors
Luminous and ample rooms
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove/Ove
The neighborhood:
10-minute walk to Central Square Red Line T stop
Walking distance from some of Cambridge's best restaurants
2 blocks from a fantastic Whole Foods and a 10-minute walk to Trader Joes
Near Memorial Drive giving you an easy, painless commute out of the city whenever you'd like
218 Western Ave Cambridge MA
Cambridge, MA 02139
Apartment building
1-3 beds
Available units
To contact, request a tour, or apply, select a unit below. Each unit has its own contact details.
Price may not include required fees and charges.
 -- 2 bd, 1 ba | 900 | Now | $2,500 |
 Unit 1 2 bd, 1 ba | -- | Now | $2,500 |
 Unit 3 3 bd, 1 ba | -- | Now | $2,850 |
 Unit G-089 1 bd, 1.5 ba | -- | Now | Fees may apply $2,995 |
 Unit 89 1 bd, 1.5 ba | 785 | Now | $2,995 |
What's special
New windows
Facts, features & policies
Unit Features
Appliances
- Range: Stove and oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood: Hardwood floors
Policies
- Contact for details
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Areas of interest
Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.
Travel times
Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
 / 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
 / 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Cambridge
Baker School
Grades K-8 • 5 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Brookline High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.4 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10College Readiness Rating
7/10Living in Cambridge
Chestnut Hill spans Brookline’s western edge, where leafy residential streets meet the wooded landscape around Hammond Pond and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. New England seasons bring colorful autumn foliage, snowy winters and warm summers for outdoor walks. The area’s historic character is visible in the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed reservoir landscape and nearby landmark buildings. Hammond Pond Reservation offers trails and rocky scenery, while the reservoir paths provide open-air strolls; playgrounds and library services are available in Brookline. Shops and restaurants cluster around Chestnut Hill’s commercial centers, with cafés, dining and larger retail options nearby. The MBTA Green Line’s D branch and bus routes connect the area with other parts of Brookline and Boston, while nearby roads provide regional access. For the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, median rent is $3,800 per month, with a typical range of $900 to $10,000, based on 101 active listings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 218 Western Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
218 Western Ave is located at 218 Western Ave in Chestnut Hill, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Toscanini's Ice Cream, Tatte, and Black Sheep Bagel Cafe.
What is the average rent in Cambridge, MA?
Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Cambridge is currently $3,800 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
What schools are assigned to 218 Western Ave?
The schools assigned to 218 Western Ave include Baker School and Brookline High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 218 Western Ave?
218 Western Ave is located near 3 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.3 miles) and H Mart (0.4 miles). Additional shopping options, including Pandemonium Books & Games, are approximately 0.3 miles away.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 218 Western Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 218 Western Ave include Harvard University Health Services (0.7 miles away), Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Cambridge (0.7 miles away), and Cambridge Hospital Emergency Room (0.8 miles away).
