86 Buckingham Street # 32, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,675

$3,400/mo

2

Beds

1

Baths

845

Sq Ft

0

Lot Sq Ft

Condominium

Type

101

Days on Market

For Rent Price Drop -$275 Listed May 12, 2026 • MLS# 73516800 Copied! • Updated Aug 21, 2026

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About this home

Located on Observatory Hill at the corner of Concord Ave., this classic rental condo works either as a 1 BR with a Living Room and an ornamental fireplace. the kitchen opens to a living/dining area open to the peninsula; there is a full Bathroom; It also works well as a 2 BR rental. The rent includes heat, water/sewer, shared use of coin-op laundry in the basement and a pleasant common garden area. The immediate area is convenient to Radcliffe U., Lesley U., Porter Square shopping area, and the Redline T stop. Public access parks are close by. There is a public bus stop just by the building as well. Current tenants will be out of the building right at August 31st. There is a designated parking space in the association's lot available to rent for $150/month extra..

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Property History

Market Insights

2

Price Changes

7.5%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Aug 17, 2026

$3,400 $125 (-3.55%)

From $3,525 to $3,400 (-3.5%)

↓

Price Reduced

May 22, 2026

$3,525 $150 (-4.08%)

From $3,675 to $3,525 (-4.1%)

🏠

Listed for Rent

May 12, 2026

$3,675

Original listing

Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/17/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$3,400	$125	-	From $3,525 to $3,400 (-3.5%)
05/22/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$3,525	$150	-	From $3,675 to $3,525 (-4.1%)
05/12/2026	🏠 Listed for Rent	$3,675	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Condominium

Living Area 845 sq ft

Lot Size 0.00

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)

Rent Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Garden Area, Laundry Facilities

Security Deposit $3,400

Required First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance

Pets No

Pet Policy No Pets

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry In Basement, Common Area

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Garden

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

HOA Yes

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 32

Sq Ft Source Master Deed

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 101 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Rent

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

845 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Entry Level

3

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 level · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator

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Basement:

Laundry: In Basement, Common Area

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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden

Patio & Porch:

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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

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

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

St. Peter Elementary School

< 0.1 mi

Grades PK-08

Cambridge Montessori School

0.4 mi

Grades PK-06

Cambridge Friends School

0.5 mi

Grades PK-08

A

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

0.8 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

Shady Hill School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-08

Fayerweather Street School

1.5 mi

Grades PK-08

Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.

1.5 mi

Grades 01-12

A

Amigos School

1.6 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

1.7 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

A-

Graham and Parks School

0.3 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

M

Middle Schools

5 schools

Allium Montessori School

0.5 mi

Grades 01-06

A

Rindge Avenue Upper School

0.8 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

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

2.0 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

2.3 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

H

High Schools

3 schools

Farr Academy School

1.8 mi

Grades 07-12

NuVu Innovation School

1.9 mi

Grades 08-12

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

2.4 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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86 Buckingham Street # 32, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Louise Olson

Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Office Phone 617-262-1414

Agent MLS ID BB301045

Office MLS ID AN6521

Listing Data Updated Aug 21, 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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