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117 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Harvard Square
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Amenities for 117 Mount Auburn St, Harvard Square
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| Dishwasher |
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 117 Mount Auburn St
ZMP97232787 - Well-located unit in Harvard Square offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and public transit. Ideal for convenient city living. Disclaimer: Licensed real estate agent offering rental services. Unless we have a written landlord agreement, we represent the tenant. Broker fees apply only if agreed to in writing, and landlords may offer concessions that reduce or offset tenant costs. Listing info is for advertising purposes only, may change without notice, and does not substitute for a signed disclosure.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 117 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Harvard Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Harvard Square
1-bedroom apartments at 117 Mount Auburn St cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Harvard Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| February 2024 | $2,992 |
| March 2024 | $2,979 |
| April 2024 | $2,974 |
| May 2024 | $3,008 |
| June 2024 | $3,015 |
| July 2024 | $3,005 |
| August 2024 | $2,999 |
| September 2024 | $2,998 |
| October 2024 | $2,926 |
| November 2024 | $2,948 |
| December 2024 | $2,935 |
| January 2025 | $2,991 |
| February 2025 | $2,967 |
| March 2025 | $3,044 |
| April 2025 | $3,120 |
| May 2025 | $3,087 |
| June 2025 | $3,074 |
| July 2025 | $3,063 |
| August 2025 | $3,113 |
| September 2025 | $3,033 |
| October 2025 | $3,027 |
| November 2025 | $3,000 |
| December 2025 | $2,987 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $3,202 |
| February 2024 | $3,500 |
| March 2024 | $3,520 |
| April 2024 | $3,500 |
| May 2024 | $3,483 |
| June 2024 | $3,470 |
| July 2024 | $3,448 |
| August 2024 | $3,395 |
| September 2024 | $3,288 |
| October 2024 | $3,173 |
| November 2024 | $3,318 |
| December 2024 | $3,358 |
| January 2025 | $3,495 |
| February 2025 | $3,447 |
| March 2025 | $3,657 |
| April 2025 | $3,669 |
| May 2025 | $3,620 |
| June 2025 | $3,600 |
| July 2025 | $3,600 |
| August 2025 | $3,457 |
| September 2025 | $3,310 |
| October 2025 | $3,396 |
| November 2025 | $3,375 |
| December 2025 | $3,379 |
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Can I afford to live at 117 Mount Auburn St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$132,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $3,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $3,175 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $3,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 117 Mount Auburn St
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 117 Mount Auburn St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 117 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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