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    Apartment for rent
  • $5,500/mo

    34 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    2beds
    1,100sqft

    This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|

    Apartment
    Available Mon Jun 1 2026
    No pets
    Air conditioner
    Shared laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Working fireplaceWarm colored hardwood floorsLight-filled condominiumTwo queen bedsSmall outdoor common spaceLovely sense of privacyWindows in every room
    Available June 1. Furnished. Includes heat and hot water. Owner will include all utilities including electric, tv cable, internet and air conditioning (and provide and install air conditioners) at monthly $5500. This unit is not at 34 Shepard, but a building right near it, Zillow is blocking building location. Living room sofa is now a beautiful light gray sectional with a large upholstered chair. There are two queen beds, dressers, lamps, pillows, and all the linens. The smaller third bedroom is currently being used as a study, with a desk, chair, and lamp. It can also function as a guest bedroom, fits double bed ( queen bed still fits but a little tight.) You will enjoy spectacular sun in this private condo unit with an abundance of windows facing south. On a tree-lined street in the Harvard Radcliffe neighborhood, this light-filled condominium also features high ceilings, warm colored hardwood floors, working fireplace, (tenant responsible for inspection), and windows in every room. Renovated kitchen with stainless appliances and quartz counters. Bathroom updated with new lighting and fixtures. Kitchen utensils and linens provided. In the front of the unit there is a spacious entry hall that leads into an open living and dining room concept with a pantry and kitchen on the left. The third bedroom/study is across the hallway from the kitchen. A separate hallway leads to the remaining two large bedrooms and bathroom, creating a lovely sense of privacy. This building has an on-site superintendent, common laundry, bike room and private storage space in basement, plus small outdoor common space. Parking: parking is on street, or if a Harvard affiliate may be available at market price near the unit. Location: diagonally across from the prestigious Radcliffe Quad, The unit is a 5 min walk to Harvard law, 8 min walk to Harvard Yard, 12 minute walk to Harvard Square T, 5 min walk to Ed school, 7 min walk to GSAS. One block from Starbucks , Hi Rise bakery, and five restaurants. There is a free Harvard shuttle bus 1 min walk from condo, departing every 10 min, with stops at all campuses including HBS. Please call Connie r.e., first, for fastest response at # below. I will respond immediately upon receipt. Emails could take a little longer. One year lease.
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    Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 11:55am

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Cable included in rent, Electricity included in rent, Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, Internet included in rent, Open floor plan, Quartz counters, Renovated bath, Renovated kitchen, Stainless appliances, Utilities included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00173L00093

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable, Electricity, Internet

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/3/2026Listed for rent$5,500+14.6%$5/sqft
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    5/17/2023Listing removed--
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    2/13/2023Listed for rent$4,800$4/sqft
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    6/17/2022Listing removed--
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    2/25/2022Listed for rent$4,800$4/sqft
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    3/13/2020Sold$290,000-81.9%$264/sqft
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    5/3/2017Sold$1,600,000+226.5%$1,455/sqft
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    11/14/1996Sold$490,000$445/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Peabody

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