Available October 1st - 2026 ! Spacious 2 bedroom (2nd floor) including Heat and Hot water and 1 off-street parking space. Rare opportunity in prime Cambridge port! Enjoy a quiet, and convenient location just steps from the Charles River bike paths. Walk or bike to Harvard University, Harvard Business School, MIT, Boston University, Central Square, Inman Square, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and many Cambridge biotech and tech companies. Coin-operated laundry and bike storage in the basement.
Landlord pays for water and sewer. Tenant pays for electricity and wifi.
8 Kenwood St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Apartment building
1-2 beds
What's special
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Cambridgeport
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Getting around
Walk Score®
 / 100
Very WalkableNearby schools in Cambridge
Morse School
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
5/10The Amigos School
Grades PK-8 • 0.3 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
9/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Grades 9-12 • 1 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10College Readiness Rating
9/10Living in Cambridge
Cambridgeport sits in southern Cambridge between the Charles River and Central Square, with a mix of residential streets, riverfront paths and convenient city connections. The river offers open views and room to walk or bike, while nearby Magazine Beach includes parkland and a playground. Cambridgeport’s history is reflected in its long-established streets and changing residential architecture. Along Massachusetts Avenue and nearby Central Square, cafés, restaurants, shops, live music and arts venues add everyday options; the area also has local dining and coffee spots closer to home. Red Line service from Central Square, bus routes and access to major roads make it practical to get around without relying on a car, and the river paths connect to longer walking and cycling routes. Cambridgeport neighborhood rental listings have a median rent of $3,974 per month and a typical range of $1,000 to $15,632.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 8 Kenwood St located, and what is the neighborhood like?
8 Kenwood St is located at 8 Kenwood St in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Life Alive, Pammy's, and Toscanini's Ice Cream.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 8 Kenwood St?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 8 Kenwood St include Harvard University Health Services (0.9 miles away), Cambridge Hospital Emergency Room (1 mile away), and Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Kenmore (1 mile away).
What schools are assigned to 8 Kenwood St?
The schools assigned to 8 Kenwood St include Morse School, The Amigos School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 8 Kenwood St?
8 Kenwood St is located near 4 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.2 miles) and Trader Joe's (0.2 miles). Additional shopping options, including Pandemonium Books & Games, are approximately 0.5 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 8 Kenwood St?
8 Kenwood St is located within 0.7 miles of Boston University, 0.7 miles of Harvard Business School, and 0.8 miles of Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences.
