240 Charles St

Cambridge, MA 02141

Apartment building

1-3 beds

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This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Unit 1 3 bd, 1 ba	1,300	Now	$3,600
Unit 2 3 bd, 1 ba	1,300	Now	$4,000

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Oven

Refrigerator

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Hardwood

Neighborhood: East Cambridge

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Getting around

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Walker's Paradise

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Excellent Transit

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Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools in Cambridge

Kennedy-Longfellow School

Grades PK-5 • 0.2 miles

5/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

4/10

Student Progress Rating

5/10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Grades 6-8 • 0.2 miles

8/10

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8/10

Student Progress Rating

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Grades 9-12 • 1.5 miles

8/10

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7/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Historic Area
East Cambridge’s older street grid and former industrial buildings reflect its long history as a manufacturing center.
Green Spaces
North Point Park provides lawns, paths, and open riverfront views.
Transit Access
Lechmere station and local bus routes connect East Cambridge with other parts of Cambridge and Boston.
Shopping Scene
CambridgeSide brings mall shopping and dining options to the neighborhood.

East Cambridge sits between the Charles River and the Cambridge-Somerville line, with a mix of historic streets, converted industrial buildings, and newer development. The neighborhood’s industrial past is visible around the former Cambridge Gas Works site, now the CambridgeSide area, while the Museum of Science stands just across the river. North Point Park offers paths, lawns, and river views; nearby paths connect to longer walks and bike rides along the Charles. Dining and coffee options range from neighborhood cafés to restaurants and food spots around CambridgeSide, with additional shopping at the mall. Kendall/MIT’s galleries, public art, and nightlife are close by, and the Green Line’s Lechmere station, buses, and bike routes make trips around Cambridge and Boston convenient. East Cambridge neighborhood listings have a median rent of $3,675 per month, with a typical range of $1,310 to $19,157.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 240 Charles St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

240 Charles St is located at 240 Charles St in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Tatte, Curio Coffee, and Tatte.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 240 Charles St?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 240 Charles St include MIT Medical (Building E23) (0.5 miles away), MGH Cancer Center (0.9 miles away), and Eat Street Cafe (0.9 miles away).

What schools are assigned to 240 Charles St?

The schools assigned to 240 Charles St include Kennedy-Longfellow School, Vassal Lane Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 240 Charles St?

240 Charles St is located near 4 grocery stores, including H Mart (0.9 miles) and Whole Foods Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including UNIQLO, are approximately 1 mile away.

What colleges and universities are near 240 Charles St?

240 Charles St is located within 0.7 miles of Cambridge College School of Management, 0.8 miles of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and 0.9 miles of Bunker Hill Community College.