854 Massachusetts Ave # 4, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$2,950
$2,900/mo
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About this home
Spacious 702 SF 1 Bed in a professionally-managed building with landscaped courtyard. 1 PARKING Space included (Space #20), and just completely REPAINTED, with tub and tile re-glazed. Hardwood floors throughout, Large Living Room, eat-in kitchen and huge bedroom & closet. Close to Central Square, just a few blocks from Harvard Square. Classic Brick turn-of-the-century building features an ideal layout. Kitchen offers enough space for a table, spacious linen closet across from bathroom. Heat & Hot Water is included in the rent. Speed Queen laundry on-site, and a large locked storage area (6 x 8 feet) in the basement. Easy to show. Preference towards longer-term tenants and earlier move in, available between 8/1 - 9/1!
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
1.7%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jul 31, 2026
$2,900
$50
(-1.69%)
From $2,950 to $2,900 (-1.7%)
Listed for Rent
Jun 20, 2026
$2,950
Original listing
Agent: Collin Bray
Office: Century 21 Cityside
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,900 | $50 | - | From $2,950 to $2,900 (-1.7%) |
| 06/20/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,950 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Living Area
702 sq ft
Lot Size
9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage
Security Deposit
$2,950
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Common Area, 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
Total Spaces
1
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
Additional Details
Possession
8/1-9/1
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
4
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
48 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
702 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
702 sq ft above 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
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
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
Amigos School
0.3 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
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.3 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
A
John M Tobin School
0.3 mi
|
#137 of 824
|
Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.3 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.9 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
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 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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Location
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Neighborhood
Central Square
854 Massachusetts Ave # 4, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Collin Bray
Listing Office
Century 21 Cityside
Office Phone
617-262-2600
Agent MLS ID
BB922621
Office MLS ID
BB6400
Listing Data Updated
Aug 7, 2026 4:06 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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