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Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $3,750 9,999 3 Residents 7/1/25
7/1/25 $3,750 9,999Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
Sublet Allowed

Renters are allowed to sublet this unit

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • Broker Fees
  • First Month Rent
  • Last Month Rent
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • Agent/Broker Listing

Apartment Description

Welcome to 224 Banks Street, #1, located in Cambridge’s desirable Riverside neighborhood. This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit offers an unbeatable location near Harvard University and just minutes from key public transit options,... making commuting and campus access simple and convenient.

Transit Access:
- Harvard Square Station (Red Line): Less than 1 mile away, providing direct access to downtown Boston, Kendall/MIT, and beyond via the Red Line.
- Central Square Station (Red Line): Also under a mile from the property, offering additional Red Line access and MBTA bus connections.
-Bus Routes: Served by nearby MBTA routes including the 1, 47, and 70 buses, connecting you to Harvard, MIT, Boston University, and the Longwood Medical Area.

Location Highlights:
- Close proximity to campus
- Near Charles River paths, cafes, restaurants, and local shops

Apartment Features:
- 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bathroom
- In-unit laundry
- Cat-friendly (dogs negotiable, $50-$150 extra)

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Centre Realty Group

Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Considered

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Considered

  • Fee Not Specified

Parking

No Parking Available

Shopping Centers

330-340 River StreetWalk: 6 min (0.4 mi)
Memorial PlazaWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
Galleria At Harvard SquareWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 11 min (5.0 mi)

Transit / Subway

Harvard Square StationWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Central Square StationWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
St Paul Street StationWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Pleasant Street StationWalk: 30 min (1.6 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 33 min (1.8 mi)
Babcock Street StationWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Ruggles StationWalk: 55 min (2.9 mi)
Back Bay StationWalk: 58 min (3.0 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 12 min (6.8 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 14 min (8.0 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Cambridge CollegeWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
Boston UniversityWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
MITWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 22 min (1.1 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 20 min (1.0 mi)
Coit ObservatoryWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Charles River ReservationWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)

Schools

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Morse
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Cambridgeport
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Gardner Pilot Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

74

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

99

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Active

70

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active