This elegant Colonial residence is ideally situated on a coveted corner lot along prestigious Brattle Street. Graceful proportions, classic detailing, and a thoughtfully designed layout make this a truly exceptional offering in one of the area's most desired locations. Offering five lovely bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, the property combines timeless architectural charm with modern comforts such as grandly scaled entertaining areas, a chef's kitchen, sunken family room, and exercise space. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bath and plenty of closet space. The 5th bedroom is on the lower level, making it perfect for a guest room or au pair quarters. Surrounded by professionally landscaped grounds, the property provides a sense of privacy and serenity while being just moments from the cultural and academic heart of Cambridge. A straight shot down Lexington or Lakeview is Huron Village, a beloved neighborhood with local shops such as Formaggio Kitchen and Bryn Mawr Book Store.
Available mostly furnished or unfurnished.
Pets considered on a case by case basis.
Pets considered on case by case basis.
Tenant responsible for utilities.
No smoking.
Security deposit and last month's rent at lease signing.
Start date flexible
House for rent
$15,000/mo
205 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
5beds
4,129sqft
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Single family residence
Available Wed Jul 15 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Classic detailingProfessionally landscaped groundsSunken family roomCoveted corner lotFive lovely bedroomsPlenty of closet spaceExercise space
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,129 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air
Details
- Parcel number: CAMBM00235L00070
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $15,000$4/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $15,000$4/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $15,000$4/sqft |
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| 5/17/2013 | Sold | $2,050,000-4.7%$496/sqft |
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| 3/1/2013 | Price change | $2,150,000-9.9%$521/sqft |
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| 2/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $2,385,000+8.7%$578/sqft |
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| 3/22/2011 | Listing removed | $2,195,000$532/sqft |
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| 3/11/2011 | Price change | $2,195,000-3.9%$532/sqft |
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| 2/26/2011 | Listed for sale | $2,285,000+661.7%$553/sqft |
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| 2/15/2002 | Sold | $300,000-57.4%$73/sqft |
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| 4/1/1996 | Sold | $705,000$171/sqft |
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Neighborhood: West Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Haggerty SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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