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1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

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1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Residential Lease

0 Bedrooms

Baths

250

Total Parking: 0

Built in 1890

Date Available: now,

Deposit Required: Security Deposit, Insurance

Pets: Not Allowed

Broker Fee: Unknown

This is a small, practical, recently updated studio in one of Cambridge's most desirable and lively corridors. It prioritizes location over square footage—perfect if you want to be steps from Harvard institutions, vibrant street life, and endless amenities without a long commute. The building itself has some ground-floor commercial elements (historical context includes retail spaces), typical for Mass Ave properties. Landlord would like to lease until Aug 31, and then offer lease renewal of 12 months to return to the academic cycle.

This home has been viewed 5 times

Last Checked: April 16th, 2026 at 4:34am (Source: MLS PIN #73492790)

Apartment

Leasing Information for 1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Listing ID73492790

Property TypeResidential Lease / Apartment

Price1995 ($7.98/SqFt)

Available Now0

Available DateMarch 27th, 2026

First Month Required

Last Month RequiredNo

Security Deposit RequiredYes

Security Deposit Amount

Insurance RequiredYes

Reference RequiredYes

Application Fee

Rent Price IncludesHeat

Pet PolicyNot Allowed

Smoking

Other Fees

Other Rental Restrictions

Lease Term

Property Features for 1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Approximate Living Area Total250

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms2

Bedrooms0

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

Total Parking0

Cooling

Laundry

Fireplaces

Flooring

AppliancesRange

Interior FeaturesFrench Doors

Exterior Features

Entry Level

Waterfront Features

Disclosures for 1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourceMeasured

Exclusions

Year Built1890

Year Built SourcePublic Records

Commission Paid To Cooperating Agent

Location Information for 1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Neighborhood(s)

MLS AreaHarvard Square

Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails

Contact Information for 1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Agent

Name: Gary Vrotsos Team

Office

Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Phone: 617-864-4430

Team Members

Exclusive Listing Agent

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Gary Vrotsos Team

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 864-4430

Text Agent Call Agent Call Office

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