Located on Observatory Hill at the corner of Concord Ave., this classic rental condo works either as a 1 BR with a Living Room containing an ornamental fireplace, or that room can act as a 2nd BR. From the kitchen, opening to the peninsula, is a good sized living/dining area and full Bathroom. The rent includes heat, water/sewer, shared use of coin-op laundry in the basement and a pleasant common garden area. The immediate area is convenient to Radcliffe U., Lesley U., Porter and Harvard Squares and their respective Redline T stops, Shops, Restaurants, Cafe's, Music Venues and Public Access Parks, are all close by as well. There is also a public bus stop just by the building. Current tenants will be out of the building right at August 31st. There is a designated parking space in the association's lot available to rent for $150/month extra as well.
No Pets, No smoking
Lease Term - Fixed - 12 months
First Month & Security Deposit due at signing
Rent includes: Heat, Water/Sewer, shared use of coin-op laundry,
and a large common area (sitting/reading area etc.)
Also Refuse Removal, Snow Removal exterior of building, and Grounds Maintenance.
86 Buckingham St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Apartment building
1-3 beds
Available units
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What's special
Ornamental fireplacePleasant common garden area
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: West Cambridge
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Cambridge
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Cambridge is currently $3,400 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Rent in Cambridge has decreased by $20 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to 86 Buckingham St include Maria L. Baldwin School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.








