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$5,200

56.5 Spring St # 56, Cambridge MA 02141
Cambridge, MA 02141
Listed by Emma Guardia & Team
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
960 sqft
Year built
1886

About this home

**Available December 1, 2026!** A rare opportunity to rent a charming **single family home with its own private outdoor space** in the heart of East Cambridge! Ideally located on Spring Street, just moments from Kendall Square, Cambridge Crossing, and the vibrant neighborhood surrounding Lechmere, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers the privacy and independence of single family living in one of Cambridge's most convenient locations. Inside, high ceilings and abundant natural light create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The spacious, updated eat in kitchen features newer appliances, gas cooking, generous cabinetry, and plenty of room for a full size dining table. Just beyond the kitchen, a large, private fenced patio provides a wonderful extension of the living space, with ample room for outdoor dining, entertaining, and relaxing. Additional highlights include an updated bathroom, private laundry, and central air conditioning. With MIT approximately one mile away, Kendall/MIT Red Line station within a 15 minute walk, and Lechmere Green Line station and Cambridge Crossing less than a 10 minute walk away, the location is hard to beat! Enjoy easy access to neighborhood cafés, acclaimed restaurants, local shops, and the innovation hubs of Kendall Square, all while having the comfort of your own private home and outdoor space. Flexible lease terms of 6 to 12+ months are available, with longer leases welcomed. **Offered unfurnished at $4,950 per month, with a reduced monthly rate available for a longer lease commitment.** A special opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and exceptional connectivity in the heart of East Cambridge!

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73589798
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
17
On market date
October 12, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.02 sqft
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Kennedy-Longfellow
0.22 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
203
Student:teacher ratio
5.8:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.5 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
HighCharter
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.18 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
288
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Community Charter School of Cambridge (District)

Walkability

Blended score for Cambridge's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

87
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores19
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies11

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Cambridge, from live MLS data.

On the market 17 days -- 84 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 101 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,078 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,850.

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$181/mo
$1,040 down
$4,160 loan
Principal & interest$27
Property tax (est.)$4
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.