Rare Cambridgeport 2BR townhouse with garage parking, private entrance, vaulted ceilings, and easy walk to Central Square, Kendall Square, MIT, and the Charles River.
Tucked along a private street-facing interior courtyard, this home offers exceptional privacy, quiet, and security while remaining within walking distance of some of Cambridge's best dining and businesses. The convenient location includes access to both garage parking and public transportation.
This thoughtfully updated home features:
- Private entrance
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Vaulted ceilings and a decorative woodstove in the living room
- Renovated kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinetry, and custom tilework
- Spacious open-concept first floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas plus breakfast nook
- Two large second-floor bedrooms
- Full bathroom with tub and custom finishes
- Excellent natural light from skylights and oversized windows
- Wall A/C and central heating
- Shared laundry and storage in basement
- New roof, updated systems, and modern appliances
- Garage parking available
Cambridgeport offers the best of city living with a neighborhood feel. Enjoy a short 10-minute walk to Central Square and the Red Line (T), as well as easy access to Kendall Square's tech and biotech hubs, the Charles River, and downtown Boston.
The neighborhood is surrounded by outstanding amenities including restaurants of every style and price point from ethnic cuisine and vegan cafes to sushi, gourmet dining, coffee shops, retail stores, and lively bars. Both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are also within a 10-minute walk.
A rare opportunity to enjoy classic Cambridge charm with modern updates in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods.
- 12-month lease
- Tenant responsible for utilities, weekly trash and recycling, snow and salt on stairs (only)
- First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit due at signing
- Strong credit and references required
- No short term rentals, airbnbs, etc.
- No smoking/vaping/drugs
Apartment for rent
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$4,000/mo
5 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
826sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
No pets
Air conditioner, wall unit
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Baseboard, fireplace
What's special
Breakfast barPrivate entranceRenovated kitchenCustom tileworkGranite countertopsGarage parking availableHardwood floors throughout
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath, Workshop
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 826 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garbage not included in rent, Granite countertop, Guest parking, Heating system: Baseboard, Living room, Stainless steel appliances
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $4,000-2.4%$5/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,100$5/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Listing removed | $4,100$5/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $4,100-4.7%$5/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,300+44.3%$5/sqft |
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| 4/19/2020 | Listing removed | $2,980$4/sqft |
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| 1/21/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,980-9.7%$4/sqft |
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| 2/20/2019 | Listing removed | $3,300$4/sqft |
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| 1/23/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,300+3.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/18/2018 | Listing removed | $3,200+3.2%$4/sqft |
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| 1/2/2018 | Listing removed | $3,100$4/sqft |
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| 12/18/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,100+10.7%$4/sqft |
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| 3/12/2016 | Listing removed | $2,800$3/sqft |
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| 12/14/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,800+7.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/30/2015 | Sold | $608,000$736/sqft |
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| 9/4/2015 | Listing removed | $2,600$3/sqft |
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| 7/17/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,600$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Cambridgeport
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Morse SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10The Amigos SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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