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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Urban convenience
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Flexible layout
  • Finished basement
  • Dining area
  • Quiet residential street

Location

25a Jay St #1238051P, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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Property Overview

25 A Jay Street is a highly rated rental, earning an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4/10, with perfect 10/10 scores for amenities, location, and quality, plus a 9/10 trustworthiness rating. Residents benefit from urban convenience with on-site parking, a fully equipped kitchen, flexible layout, finished basement, and dining area, along with nearby top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools. Sixteen property photos further help prospective renters get a clear sense of the space and features.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 25 A Jay Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Price, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 25 A Jay Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 bed2 bed1.5 bath893 sqftSettle into this versatile townhouse tucked away on a quiet street near Harvard Business School and Central Square. With four distinct levels, central air, and flexible sleeping arrangements, this home offers a unique living experience close to public transit, MIT, and area hospitals. Use it as a 1-bedroom with a top-floor office, or as a 2-bedroom with added lounge space—perfect for remote workers, students, or visiting professionals. The main level includes a kitchen, dining space, and living room. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a queen bed and full bath. A spiral staircase leads to the upper-level bedroom with a full bed, desk, and TV. The finished lower level adds a half bath, another workspace, and a pull-out sleeper sofa. Parking is available in the private lot right behind the building. The cost of parking is $15 per night. Pack n' Play and high top chair available upon request for $10 per night. Walking distance to Harvard Square and Central Square that offer numerous restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and cafés. 23 Jay Street is a 7-minute walk from the Red Line at the Central stop. You’ll need to pass through the main bedroom and use spiral stairs to access the third-floor bedroom. There is a $150 lost key fee and $100 lock out fee. For any stays 28 days and longer an additional cleaning fee of $90 will be charged. Parking is at a first come first serve basis and has to be reserved ahead of time to guarantee a space. All guests must maintain a primary residence elsewhere and agree to abide by house rules, maximum occupancy, and payment terms. No subletting or unauthorized guests. Self check-in and check-out are available. Registration Number: C0344620491
2 bed2 bed1.5 bath893 sqftLocation, Location, Location! This unique, fully furnished multi-level townhouse offers charm, flexibility, and unbeatable access to Cambridge’s top destinations. Nestled on a quiet residential street, you're just minutes from Harvard Business School, the Red Line, and Central Square, with easy access to MIT, Longwood Medical Area, Harvard Square, Kendall, and Inman Square. This townhouse features a flexible layout, allowing you to use it as a 1-bedroom with 2 living rooms and 1.5 baths or as a 2-bedroom with 1 living room and 1.5 baths, complete with a finished basement. Enjoy four levels of living space designed for privacy, productivity, and relaxation. The first floor includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and living room. On the second floor, you'll find a queen-sized bedroom and a full bathroom. The third floor offers a versatile loft-style space with a trundle bed, desk, and 50” flat-screen TV, accessible via the second-floor bedroom. The lower level features a finished basement with a half bath, desk/workspace, and an additional futon that turns into a bed. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis with an additional $150 pet cleaning fee per pet, as the apartment requires special cleaning after your stay. Parking is available in the private lot right behind the building for $15 per night, and it must be reserved ahead of time to guarantee a space. For stays of 28 days or longer, an additional cleaning fee of $90 will be charged. A Pack n' Play and high chair are available upon request for $10 per night. Situated in a prime Cambridge location, this townhouse is minutes away from Harvard Business School, Harvard Square, the Red Line at Central Square Station, MIT, Longwood Medical Area, and Kendall, Inman, and Porter Squares. Enjoy walking to nearby parks, cafes, restaurants, and shops. There is a $150 lost key fee and a $100 lockout fee. Guests must maintain a primary residence elsewhere and agree to abide by house rules, maximum occupancy, and payment terms. No subletting or unauthorized guests are allowed. Self check-in and check-out are available, and a welcome booklet will be emailed two weeks prior to arrival, with arrival instructions sent three days before check-in. The townhouse includes a desk/workspace in the lower level, providing a convenient set-up for remote work. A laptop computer is not included. Registration Number: C0344620491

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Rent trends in Riverside

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Riverside
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,650
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
November 2025$2,528
December 2025$2,528
January 2026$2,544
February 2026$2,554
March 2026$2,633
April 2026$2,650
May 2026$2,664
June 2026$2,600
A table of studio rental data trends in Riverside
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,425
July 2024$2,406
August 2024$2,362
September 2024$2,350
October 2024$2,325
November 2024$2,190
December 2024$2,150
January 2025$2,325
February 2025$2,468
March 2025$2,480
April 2025$2,431
May 2025$2,460
June 2025$2,290
July 2025$2,400
August 2025$2,442
September 2025$2,500
October 2025$2,500
November 2025$2,500
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,500
February 2026$2,500
March 2026$2,512
April 2026$2,562
May 2026$2,537
June 2026$2,525

Schools near 25 A Jay Street

Amigos School

15 upton st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-8Public
A

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A

Morse School

40 granite st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
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Fletcher-Maynard Academy

225 windsor st

cambridge, MA, 2139

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Neighborhood

Riverside | Cambridge, MA

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Getting around Cambridge near 25a Jay St #1238051P

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

9/10
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 25a Jay St #1238051P, Cambridge

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Several 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

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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