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4.2 miles to Berklee Campus
Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom

Total Monthly Price

$3,600
10 Month Lease
1,017 10/19/25
10/19/25
Total Monthly Price
$3,600
10 Month Lease
1,017Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.

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85 Clifton St

Live near it all! 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in a 3 unit building. 2 off street, non-tandem parking spaces, central air and heat, and in-unit laundry! Features lots of light in living and dining room, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, second... bedroom with closet and built-ins, and kitchen with island, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and French door refrigerator. Private side porch, green space in the backyard, and additional storage in basement as well.

Walking: 5 minutes to Alewife station, 15 minutes to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, CVS, Davis Square, and Porter Square.

Easy access to Bike paths, Russell Field, Danehy Park, and multiple bus routes. Right near Route 2 for getting out of the city. Quiet neighborhood, but close enough to get you to the best parts of Cambridge/Boston/Somerville!

Initial lease from signing to September 2026. Renewal will be for 1 year starting Sept. 2026.

Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, and annual yard cleanup. Tenant pays for electric, gas, and internet. Rent due 1st of every month.

Pets allowed. Dogs will depend on breed due to insurance purposes.

Renters will need to put out trash, recycling, compost and (sometimes) yard waste bins weekly for curbside pickup on Sunday nights (Monday nights if Monday is a holiday).

Unit is non-smoking indoors (including vaping). Smoking is allowed on the private side porch.

Subject to credit and background check. First month, last month, and security deposit required.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Basement
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Garden/Yard
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck

Community Features

  • Composting
  • Outdoor Rec Space
  • Walking/Jogging Trails

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 Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Shopping Centers

Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Fresh Pond Shopping Center Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 13 min Distance: 6.5 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base Drive: 19 min Distance: 9.8 mi

Transit / Subway

Alewife Walk: 5 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Alewife Station Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Davis Station Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Porter Square Station Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Porter Square Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Medford/Tufts Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Belmont Center Walk: 45 min Distance: 2.4 mi
West Medford Walk: 43 min Distance: 2.3 mi
Waverley Walk: 66 min Distance: 3.4 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 14 min Distance: 7.4 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 19 min Distance: 9.3 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley University, Porter Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Lesley University Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Harvard University Walk: 39 min Distance: 2.1 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 38 min Distance: 2.0 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 38 min Distance: 2.0 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Mystic River Reservation Walk: 55 min Distance: 2.9 mi

Schools

Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10
The Cambridge Matignon School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Wild Rose Montessori School
Grades K-6
Private
NR
Out of 10
International School Of Boston
Grades PK-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

83

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

69

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

92

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

72

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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