42 Gold Star Rd

Cambridge, MA 02140

Apartment building

2 beds

In-unit laundry (W/D)

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Unit 1 2 bd, 1 ba	900	Nov 1	$2,750
Unit 2 2 bd, 1 ba	--	Now	$2,900

What's special

Two comfortably sized bedroomsPrivate back deckQuiet residential streetShared patioIn-unit laundryHardwood floors

Facts, features & policies

Unit features

Appliances

Dryer

Washer

Neighborhood: North Cambridge

Areas of interest

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Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Walker's Paradise

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Excellent Transit

Nearby schools in Cambridge

Peabody School

Grades PK-5 • 0.6 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

8/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Grades 6-8 • 0.6 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Grades 9-12 • 2 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

7/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Biking Trails
The Minuteman Bikeway crosses North Cambridge and provides a convenient route for cycling.
Green Spaces
Alewife Brook Reservation and nearby Fresh Pond Reservation offer paths and outdoor space.
Transit Access
Alewife station provides Red Line service, complemented by local bus routes.
Dining Scene
Massachusetts Avenue and the Alewife area have cafés and casual dining options.

North Cambridge sits at the city’s northern edge, with residential streets, small commercial corridors and the Alewife area shaping its feel. The Minuteman Bikeway runs through the neighborhood, while nearby Alewife Brook Reservation offers paths and open green space. Fresh Pond Reservation is also close for walking and outdoor time. The neighborhood’s history is reflected in its older homes and the former rail corridor now used for the bikeway. Red Line service at Alewife and several bus routes connect the area with other parts of Cambridge and Boston; cycling and walking are practical for local errands. Shops, cafés and casual dining cluster along Massachusetts Avenue and near the transit station, with broader shopping options nearby. For North Cambridge, median rent is $3,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,150 to $6,500.