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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1.5 Bathrooms $8,599 2,000 9/1/25

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9/1/25 $8,599 2,000Sq. 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.

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17 Putnam Ave

Spacious 5-bed, 1.5-bath duplex townhouse with 2,000 sq ft of living space. Features include a renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances, in-unit laundry, gas heat, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a decorative fireplace... . Enjoy garage parking, a private porch, and a yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Cats only. Move in costs: First, Last, Broker Fee, and $299 Lock & Key charge. Available September 1st.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Fireplace
  • Garden/Yard
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck

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

Parking

Unassigned Garage Parking

Shopping Centers

Galleria At Harvard SquareWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Harvard SquareWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
The Shops At Charles SquareWalk: 11 min (0.6 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 10 min (4.5 mi)

Transit / Subway

Harvard Square StationWalk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
Central Square StationWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
Union SquareWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 28 min (1.5 mi)
St Paul Street StationWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
Pleasant Street StationWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Ruggles StationWalk: 60 min (3.1 mi)
Back Bay StationDrive: 11 min (4.3 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 13 min (7.2 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 15 min (8.4 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Cambridge CollegeWalk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
MITWalk: 24 min (1.2 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Coit ObservatoryWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)

Schools

Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Cambridge Street Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
4
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
St. Paul's Choir School
Grades 4-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Castle School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Grades PK-K
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

97

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Excellent Transit

77

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

Biker's Paradise

96

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.

Busy

67

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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