Photos
Request Future Alert
Request Notification
1008 Mass Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
About 1008 Mass Ave
Located on Massachusetts Avenue, 1008 is steps from Harvard Square and Harvard University offering many cultural, dining and entertainment options one expects with a Cambridge lifestyle. Easy access to public transportation as well as major commuter highways and downtown Boston make 1008 Mass Ave. an ideal urban home. 1008 Mass Ave. features 18 well-appointed studio, 1- and 2-bedroom floorplans, concierge service, 24-hour emergency maintenance service, onsite complimentary fitness center, 7th floor sundeck, and community room with free wi-fi for residents to relax and rejuvenate, work out, or meet with friends. It's all about the building, the apartment homes, and the service that make 1008 Mass Ave. a great choice for those seeking chic and carefree apartment home living in a bustling cultural, professional, and educational hub. With 18 well-appointed studio, 1- and 2-bedroom floorplans from which to choose, 1008 Mass Ave. features concierge service, 24-hour emergency maintenance service and a professional quality management team to handle your needs and requests. An onsite complimentary fitness center, 7th floor sundeck, and community room with free Wi-Fi access provide opportunity for residents to relax and rejuvenate, work out, or meet with friends or colleagues. The property was originally named Houghton Place after the historic Houghton Beech Tree located on the Massachusetts Avenue side of the premises, which was dedicated as a Cambridge Landmark in 1985.
1008 Mass Ave is located in the Riverside Neighborhood and 02138 Zip code of Cambridge, MA.
Unique Features and Amenities
- Additional Storage Available
- All Appliances Fully Rehabbed
- Near Harvard Square and the "T"
- Rent includes one covered parking space
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk In Closet
Property Contact Info
Property Information
- 64 Units
- 7 Stories
- Built in 1999
Utilities Included
- Sewer
- Air Conditioning
- Water
- Heat
Pet Policy
Pet Policy - Cats
- Cats Allowed
- 2 Pet Limit
- Some Restrictions And Additional Fees Apply – Please Call For Details!
- $50 Monthly Pet Rent
Pet Policy - Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
- $50 Monthly Pet Rent
- 2 Pet Limit
- Some Restrictions And Additional Fees Apply – Please Call For Details!
Parking Fees & Info
Parking Garage
- 1 Space. Parking Is Included In All Rental Prices
Features and Amenities
Unique Amenities
- Additional Storage Available
- All Appliances Fully Rehabbed
- Near Harvard Square and the "T"
- Rent includes one covered parking space
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk In Closet
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
Map
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Transportation
- Nearby Properties
Map
Getting Around
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
77 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Nearby Schools
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
- Cambridge
- 459 Broadway
- 1 min drive/0.3 mi away
- Public School - Grades 9-12 (1867 Students)
- In Attendance Zone
Martin Luther King Jr.
- Cambridge
- 102 Putnam Avenue
- 1 min drive/0.2 mi away
- Public School - Grades PK-5 (332 Students)
- In Attendance Zone
About GreatSchools Data on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.
Points of Interest
Time and distance from 1008 Mass Ave.
Arts Museums and Landmarks | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Longfellow Historic Site | Longfellow Historic Site | 1 min | 0.3 mi |
Bunker Hill Monument | Bunker Hill Monument | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Museum of Science - Boston | 1 Science Park | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
Big Box and Retail | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Walgreens | 16 Beacon St | 1 min | 0.6 mi |
Petco | 304 Western Ave | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Colleges and Universities | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge College | 500 Rutherford Avenue | 1 min | 0.0 mi |
Harvard University | Massachusetts Hall | 2 min | 0.7 mi |
Lesley University | 1815 Massachusetts Avenue | 3 min | 1.0 mi |
Groceries | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Foods | 340 River St | 1 min | 0.6 mi |
Trader Joe's | 748 Memorial Dr | 2 min | 0.8 mi |
Star Market | 53 Huntington Ave | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Hospitals | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Health Alliance | 1493 Cambridge Street | 1 min | 0.5 mi |
Mount Auburn Hospital | 330 Mount Auburn Street | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Arbour Human Resource Institute | 227 Babcock Street | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Military Bases | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Boston Support Center | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
Hanscom Air Force Base | 22 min | 10.4 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Fenway Park | 4 Yawkey Way | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
The Boston Public Garden | 87 Mount Vernon Street | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
Freedom Trail | 148 Tremont Street | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
1008 Mass Ave has 3 parks within 2.6 miles, including Fenway Park, The Boston Public Garden, and Freedom Trail.
Restaurants and Dining | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Atlantic Fish Company | 761 Boylston Street | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Sibling Rivalry | 525 Tremont St. | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
Modern Pastry | 257 Hanover Street | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
Shopping Centers | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
One Winthrop Square | 1 JFK St | 1 min | 0.5 mi |
Harvard Square | 1400-1426 Massachusetts Ave | 1 min | 0.6 mi |
Galleria At Harvard Square | 57 John F Kennedy St | 1 min | 0.6 mi |
1008 Mass Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.
Transit Stations | Address | Drive | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Central Square Station-Red Line | 622 Massachusetts Ave | 1 min | 0.5 mi |
Harvard Square Station-Red Line | 1400 Massachusetts Ave | 1 min | 0.5 mi |
Kendall Station-Red Line | 97 Carleton St | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,782 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,682 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,327 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,291 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,379 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,437 | $990 | $10,000+ |
Nearby Apartments
Nearby Homes
Protect yourself from fraud. Avoid Scams and Fraud
Did You Know?
28% of apartment shoppers plan to spend at least 1-2 months in their apartment search.