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Putnam Ave #1R, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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Amenities for Putnam Ave #1R, Riverside
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed |
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Cat policy
| Allowed |
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About Putnam Ave #1R
Condo quality first floor of a 3-family house between Harvard Square and the river. The kitchen has a dishwasher & disposal, there is a full bath, back porch, laundry downstairs. Very convenient to HBS and the T.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 53 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverside
1-bedroom apartments at Putnam Ave #1R cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,989 |
| October 2023 | $3,000 |
| November 2023 | $2,987 |
| December 2023 | $2,966 |
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| February 2024 | $2,992 |
| March 2024 | $2,979 |
| April 2024 | $2,974 |
| May 2024 | $3,008 |
| June 2024 | $3,015 |
| July 2024 | $3,005 |
| August 2024 | $2,999 |
| September 2024 | $2,998 |
| October 2024 | $2,926 |
| November 2024 | $2,948 |
| December 2024 | $2,935 |
| January 2025 | $2,991 |
| February 2025 | $2,967 |
| March 2025 | $3,044 |
| April 2025 | $3,120 |
| May 2025 | $3,087 |
| June 2025 | $3,074 |
| July 2025 | $3,063 |
| August 2025 | $3,113 |
| September 2025 | $3,049 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,000 |
| October 2023 | $3,000 |
| November 2023 | $3,000 |
| December 2023 | $2,745 |
| January 2024 | $2,312 |
| February 2024 | $3,000 |
| March 2024 | $3,000 |
| April 2024 | $3,000 |
| May 2024 | $3,000 |
| June 2024 | $2,975 |
| July 2024 | $2,836 |
| August 2024 | $2,900 |
| September 2024 | $2,858 |
| October 2024 | $2,706 |
| November 2024 | $2,860 |
| December 2024 | $2,850 |
| January 2025 | $2,993 |
| February 2025 | $2,893 |
| March 2025 | $3,175 |
| April 2025 | $3,406 |
| May 2025 | $3,300 |
| June 2025 | $3,131 |
| July 2025 | $3,060 |
| August 2025 | $3,025 |
| September 2025 | $3,000 |
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Can I afford to live at Putnam Ave #1R?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | $2,400 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,195 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,950 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $4,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $3,995 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,650 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near Putnam Ave #1R
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Morse School
40 granite st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
Riverside | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near Putnam Ave #1R
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for Putnam Ave #1R, Cambridge
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
7/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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Bodhi Leaf
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Follow the Honey
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The Andover Shop
22 Holyoke St
Forty Winks
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Allbirds
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Circus Cooperative Cafe
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Dunkin'
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Zinneken's
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Blue Bottle Coffee
40 Bow St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
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JCSK Inc
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Blue Moon
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Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar
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Hong Kong Restaurant
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730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio
730 Massachusetts Ave
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
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Mike's Pastry
11 Dunster St
Le Macaron French Pastries
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Sweet Cupcakes
0 Brattle St
Milk Bar
3 Brattle St
Putnam Park
King Community School Yard
Burns Playground
Corporal Burns Park
Franklin St Park
Circus Cooperative Cafe
31 Putnam Ave
Way Point
1030 Massachusetts Ave
Domino's
1033 Massachusetts Ave
Dunkin'
1001 Massachusetts Ave
Flame Hot Pot & Sushi
1001 Massachusetts Ave
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