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291 Elm St #2

Cambridge, MA 02139 - Middlesex County

Apartment

4 beds

1 baths

About 291 Elm St #2

Within a 2-family house in Wellington-Harrington and Inman Square neighborhood of Cambridge. Layout with 4 bedrooms/1 bath. 2 bedrooms on lower floor and 2 bedrooms on the upper floor. Beautiful Hardwood floors throughout the unit. Located on a quiet, one-way street off of Cambridge Street. Free laundry. Gas heat. Basement available for additional storage. Plenty of space to store bicycles, etc. Great and large backyard to enjoy and large area available for gardening. Close to MIT, Central Square, Kendall Square, Harvard, Inman Square, Technology Square, Union Square, Lechmere, red line and green line trains, buses, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, etc. Shared laundry facilities. Shared, Gas & Laundry.

RentalSource last checked: July 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM ET

Last updated: July 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM ET

Listed by: Olena Lyons, (617) 487-8015

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$4,200
Bedrooms:	4 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81705911

Property Amenities

• Hardwood Floors

Community Features

• Laundry Facilities

• Storage

Leasing Information

Lease Term: 1 year. Utilities Included: Gas.

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Cambridge for $4,200 with 4 beds, 1 bath and located at 291 Elm St #2 in Cambridge, MA 02139. The rental price of $4,200 is 20.9% ($727) higher than the average rent of $3,473 for apartments in Cambridge, MA and 36.2% ($1,117) higher than the average rent of $3,083 for apartments in Middlesex County. 291 Elm St #2 was advertised by Olena Lyons on June 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM ET, last updated on July 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM ET and last checked today at 12:29 PM ET.

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Bedrooms

4 bedrooms

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$4,200

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Property managed by:

Olena Lyons
(617) 487-8015

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