55 Clifton Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$2,800/mo
1
Beds
1
Baths
900
Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
20
Days on Market
For Rent Listed Jul 21, 2026 • MLS# 73552678 Copied! • Updated Jul 25, 2026

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About this home

This second-floor unit of a two-family is located on a quiet, residential side street just minutes from Alewife Station. Cambridge charm and character abound in this 1-bedroom plus an office unit. There is a living room, a dining area, and a separate kitchen. The kitchen features a dishwasher, gas range, and refrigerator. Brand new bathroom with stand up shower. There is a combination of hardwood and wood laminate floors throughout. The unit features gas forced-air heating and has vinyl replacement windows throughout. There is shared use of the washer and dryer in the basement as well as a small amount of additional storage. There is a large deck off of the kitchen. There is an over-sized backyard for your outdoor enjoyment. Parking is on street by permit from the City of Cambridge. This unit is located just minutes from Alewife Station. Close to the Fresh Pond Mall and Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and the movie Theater. The Minuteman Bike Path and Cambridge Reservoir Trails are just minutes away. Easy access to routes 2 and 128 as well as the River Roads to and from Boston make this a commuters ideal location.

Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Rent
Jul 21, 2026
$2,800
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit $2,800
Required First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
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
Possession Or Sooner
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures approximate
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
900 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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Laundry: In Building
Security:

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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.3 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Wild Rose Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades K-03
B+
Peabody School
0.5 mi | #278 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.5 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+
Gibbs School
1.2 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0
Improved 8 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
529 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06
Allium Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades 01-06
H

High Schools

1 school
Le Sallay Studies
1.5 mi
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

55 Clifton Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

Listing Information

Listing Agent Robert J. Hurley
Listing Office Distinctive Properties
Office Phone 781-962-6615
Agent MLS ID CT000150
Office MLS ID AC0054
Listing Data Updated Jul 25, 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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