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228 Western Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$3,500/mo
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,093
Sq Ft
3,485
Lot Sq Ft
1929
Year Built
Apartment
Type
61
Days on Market
Active Listed May 14, 2026 • MLS# 73518859 Copied! • Updated Jun 29, 2026

About this home

Room for rent - Shared apartment This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unfurnished apartment offers a spacious living room with a kitchen alcove, adorned with gorgeous hardwood floors. Large windows in each bedroom ensure plenty of natural light. Conveniently located, it's just a 10-minute walk to the Central Square Red Line T stop and within walking distance of some of Cambridge's best restaurants.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
May 14, 2026
$3,500
Original listing
Agent: Douglas Wakeley Office: Guiker Brokerage Massachusetts, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1929
Living Area 1,093 sq ft
Lot Size 3,485 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer
Security Deposit $3,500
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Electric
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
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

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession 09/01/2026
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 46 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1929
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,093 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Second Floor

Dining Room
Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom2
Flooring - Wood
Living Room
Flooring - Wood
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Wood

Third Floor

Bedroom3
Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Microwave
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1929
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

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

10 schools
A
Amigos School
0.2 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.6 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
St. Peter Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.2 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.8 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.2 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.2 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.1 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.1 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.4 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

228 Western Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Douglas Wakeley
Listing Office Guiker Brokerage Massachusetts, LLC
Office Phone 708-494-3684
Agent MLS ID CN255644
Office MLS ID AN8298
Listing Data Updated Jun 29, 2026 2:48 PM 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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