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    Apartment for rent
  • $3,000/mo

    12 Shepard St, # A, Cambridge, MA 02138

    2beds
    731sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Wed Jul 15 2026
    Cats OK
    Shared laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Private street entranceNew hardwood floorsQuiet tree-lined streetGenerous storage throughout
    Terms of Lease: 11 months Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in Cambridge's highly sought-after Neighborhood Nine, this bright and inviting 2-bedroom garden-level condo offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and location. Just minutes from both Harvard Square and Porter Square, you'll enjoy easy access to the Red Line, local cafes, restaurants, shops, and everything that makes Cambridge one of Greater Boston's most vibrant communities. Inside, the thoughtfully designed 731-square-foot layout maximizes every inch of space and features new hardwood floors, a private street entrance, a comfortable living area, two equal-sized bedrooms ideal for roommates or a home office setup, and generous storage throughout. Additional conveniences include common laundry facilities, private storage, and access to a shared fenced outdoor space perfect for relaxing or enjoying time with friends. Whether you're commuting to Boston, working at one of Cambridge's renowned universities or research institutions, or simply looking to enjoy a walkable neighborhood with endless amenities nearby, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to live in one of Cambridge's most desirable locations. Rent includes heat and hot water
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 731 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, No Smoking Allowed in the Home or Building, Student Friendly

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/12/2026Listed for rent$3,000+7.1%$4/sqft
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    7/2/2025Listing removed$2,800$4/sqft
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    6/26/2025Listed for rent$2,800+19.1%$4/sqft
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    4/11/2022Listing removed--
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    3/25/2022Listed for rent$2,350+3.3%$3/sqft
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    6/4/2020Listing removed$2,275$3/sqft
    Source: Boston Pads Report a problem
    4/14/2020Listed for rent$2,275+1.1%$3/sqft
    Source: BBA Management, Inc. Report a problem
    7/13/2019Listing removed$2,250$3/sqft
    Source: Live Realty Boston Report a problem
    4/28/2019Listed for rent$2,250+2.3%$3/sqft
    Source: First Choice Realty Inc. Report a problem
    7/25/2018Listing removed$2,200$3/sqft
    Source: Foundation Real Estate Services Report a problem
    7/3/2018Listed for rent$2,200$3/sqft
    Source: Foundation Real Estate Services Report a problem
    4/25/2018Listing removed$2,200$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    4/20/2018Listed for rent$2,200-2.7%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    12/19/2017Listing removed$2,260$3/sqft
    Source: Goodrich Residential Report a problem
    11/2/2017Listed for rent$2,260+2.7%$3/sqft
    Source: Goodrich Residential Report a problem
    9/29/2017Listing removed$2,200$3/sqft
    Source: Cambridge Premier Realty Report a problem
    8/22/2017Price change$2,200-2.7%$3/sqft
    Source: Cambridge Premier Realty Report a problem
    8/12/2017Price change$2,260-0.7%$3/sqft
    Source: Cambridge Premier Realty Report a problem
    7/9/2017Price change$2,275-1.1%$3/sqft
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    6/17/2017Listed for rent$2,300+4.5%$3/sqft
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    6/13/2015Listing removed$2,200$3/sqft
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    5/29/2015Listed for rent$2,200+4.8%$3/sqft
    Source: BBA Management, Inc. Report a problem
    5/15/2014Listing removed$2,100$3/sqft
    Source: First Choice Realty Report a problem
    4/12/2014Listed for rent$2,100$3/sqft
    Source: First Choice Realty Report a problem

    Neighborhood: Peabody

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