12 Newport Rd. # B, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
$2,400/mo
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About this home
Beautiful and thoughtfully designed studio apartment in the heart of Porter Square on quiet side street in gorgeous historic home. Private entrance. Garden-level/basement unit. Built in storage and skylights make this apartment a wonderful choice. Kitchen and bath updated last year. Heat, hot water, air conditioning, and electric included. First and security required. Dedicated laundry free in unit. Street parking only. 2 minute walk to Porter Square T station. 15 minute walk to Harvard Square. Steps away from restaurants, shopping and access to all public transit and commuter rail. Landlord-occupied building. One year lease available immediately. *This is an Entry-Only Listing. All Inquiries should be directed to the owners. See Showing Instructions.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Aug 10, 2026
$2,400
Original listing
Agent: Kaitlin Martel
Office: Martel Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,400 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Living Area
400 sq ft
Lot Size
0.00
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
1
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer
Security Deposit
$2,400
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
B
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures
Agent and tenant to do due diligence. Sq footage provided by owner.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
400 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
0 sq ft above grade
400 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
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Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.3 mi
|
#55 of 824
|
Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A
John F Kennedy School
0.3 mi
|
#50 of 352
|
Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.4 mi
|
#242 of 824
|
Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 mi
|
#67 of 352
|
Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Next Wave Junior High School
1.1 mi
16 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.1 mi
|
#344 of 346
|
Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students
Diverse
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.1 mi
|
#131 of 346
|
Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students
Diverse
17 sports
• 1,566 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Curtis-Tufts School
1.3 mi
11 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
12 Newport Rd. # B, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Kaitlin Martel
Listing Office
Martel Real Estate
Office Phone
781-599-2500
Agent MLS ID
CN221779
Office MLS ID
C63200
Listing Data Updated
Aug 10, 2026 4:06 PM EDT
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