38 Linnaean Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,500
$3,000/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
755
Sq Ft
755
Lot Sq Ft
61
Days on Market
For Rent Price Drop -$500 Listed Jun 22, 2026 • MLS# 73539521 Copied! • Updated Aug 22, 2026

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About this home

Available 9/1. Located in the heart of Cambridge, walking distance to Harvard Square and Porter Square in a sought after Harlow brick building this spacious & sunny two bedroom, one full bath home is super charming. Warm & inviting with lots of windows, high ceilings, wood floors and excellent closet space this home is not to be missed. The eat in kitchen has plenty of cabinets & gas cooking, flows to the living/dining room with fireplace and picture windows. Each king size bedrooms is perfectly situated for roommates. Easy access to Harvard Square, Porter Square, restaurants, cafe, Public Transportation and all the awesome things in Cambridge. This is a non smoking, professionally managed building, Large Laundry room in basement along with bike rack and private storage. HEAT & HOT WATER included in rent. No Dogs & No Undergrads.

Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
14.3%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Aug 18, 2026
$3,000 $300 (-9.09%)
From $3,300 to $3,000 (-9.1%)
Price Reduced
Jul 13, 2026
$3,300 $200 (-5.71%)
From $3,500 to $3,300 (-5.7%)
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Listed for Rent
Jun 22, 2026
$3,500
Original listing
Agent: Eve Dougherty Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 755 sq ft
Lot Size 755 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
Required First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 61 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
755 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

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Fireplaces: 1
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Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A-
Graham and Parks School
< 0.1 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
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.4 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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.4 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
1.4 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
1.6 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

38 Linnaean Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eve Dougherty
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID BB806816
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Aug 22, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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