26 Garden Street #2, Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,800/mo · For rent

26 Garden Street #2, Cambridge

NEW PRICE! Available now near Harvard Square and Cambridge Common, this spacious two-bedroom residence offers a bright, flexible layout with hardwood floors, crown molding and classic period details throughout. The expansive living area features multiple windows, while decorative fireplaces add classic character. Both bedrooms provide generous closet space with built-in shelving and storage. The updated kitchen includes wood cabinetry, white countertops, subway-tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Central air and natural-gas forced-air heat provide year-round comfort. Less than half a mile to Harvard Square and the Red Line, with convenient access to Harvard University, Lesley University, Porter Square, dining, shopping and neighborhood amenities. Water, sewer and trash included; tenant pays gas and electricity. Pet-friendly. Optional parking available for an additional $350/month. First month’s rent and security deposit required. No smoking. Fireplaces are decorative only and not available for tenant use.

About this address

26 Garden Street #2 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental in Cambridge, MA 02138 with 1,109 square feet, asking $3,800 a month. It has been on our site since October 2, 2026.

The median asking rent among the 277 other 2-bedroom rentals in Cambridge is $4,045 a month. This one asks about 6% less.

At 1,109 square feet, it is larger than 72% of the 268 other 2-bedroom rentals in Cambridge with a stated size.

The whole property at this address is assessed at $3,695,700 for fiscal year 2026. The assessor lists a lot of 0.23 acres.

It scores 100 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Harvard (MBTA Red Line), about 0.4 miles away. The closest bus stop is Garden St @ Concord Ave (MBTA routes 74, 75, 78), under 0.1 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Graham and Parks (0.4 miles), Putnam Avenue Upper School (0.9 miles) and Cambridge Rindge and Latin (0.6 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73571281, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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