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17 Putnam Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138 - Middlesex County

Apartment

5 beds

2 baths

No pets

In-unit laundry

About 17 Putnam Ave

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 17 Putnam Ave in Cambridge, MA 02138 rents for $8,599 a month.

Move-In Costs & Fees: Last Month Rent: $8,599. First Month Rent: $8,599. Security Deposit: $8,599. Amenities: Duplex & Renovated Unit. Heating fuel: gas.

7 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 11 hours ago · Listing updated: November 6, 2026

Listed by Mason Sand · (617) 230-6753

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$8,599
Bedrooms:	5 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	No
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	84703698

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Fees

First Month Rent $8,599 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Last Months Rent $8,599 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Security deposit $8,599 (mandatory, refundable, pre-move-in).

How the Rent Compares

At $8,599 a month, this apartment is well above the typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge (about $6,100).

From 40 apartments and condos with four or more bedrooms listed in Cambridge on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$6,100Typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge

$5,130–$7,560Middle half of their rents

41 daysAverage time they have been listed

See 4+ bedroom rentals in Cambridge

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Deposit $8,599 · All fees

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Property listed by

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(617) 230-6753

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