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17 Forest St

Cambridge, MA 02140 - Middlesex County

Apartment

1 bed

1 bath

535 sqft

Cats only

In-unit laundry

About 17 Forest St

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 17 Forest St in Cambridge, MA 02140 rents for $2,900 a month. It has 535 square feet and is pet friendly.

Move-In Costs & Fees: First Month Rent: $2,900. Security Deposit: $2,900. Lock & Key Fee: $50. Cat Rent: $50 / month. Dog Rent: $100 / month. Heating fuel: electric. Parking: on-street.

49 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 6 hours ago · Listing updated: 6 hours ago

Listed by David Broderick · (617) 733-1515

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,900
Bedrooms:	1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	535 sqft

Pets:	Cats only
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	84389574

Amenities

Water Included
Washer/Dryer In Unit

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
3	1	1	535	$2,900
23	1	1	535	$2,900

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months. Photos are an example of similar units within the building, actual unit may vary. Availability and pricing can change daily and vary by lease term. Please contact us to schedule a showing.

Fees

Cat Rent $50 (optional, nonrefundable, monthly).
Dog Rent $100 (optional, nonrefundable, monthly).
First Month Rent $2,900 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Lock & Key Fee $50 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Security deposit $2,900 (mandatory, refundable, pre-move-in).

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Apartment for rent

$2,900

Deposit $2,900 · All fees

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Property listed by

David Broderick

(617) 733-1515

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