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12a Saginaw Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|Porter Square
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Amenities for 12A Saginaw Ave, Porter Square
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 12A Saginaw Ave
Spectacular first floor 1 bed + study in two family home on very quiet side street literally 2 min from Porter Sq train stop and 5-7 min to Davis. Extremely easy access to Harvard and Tufts, and steps to Redline to MIT. Beautiful garden area. Unit has large living room + dining room with sliding pocket doors and gorgeous non-working fireplace. Big bedroom, large study and renovated kitchen + bathroom. Bathroom does not have tub, but has a nice large shower structure. Free laundry in basement + generous storage. Very rare to see this sort of old style charm with extra high ceilings renovated to this level of quality appear on rental market. Tenants much show impeccable financials + previous landlord references with emphasis on quiet. No pets. Street parking. Tenant pays their own utilities and heat is forced air by gas (Reference #143480)
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 12A Saginaw Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Porter Square
1-bedroom apartments at 12A Saginaw Ave cost about 25% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,983 |
| December 2023 | $2,966 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,500 |
| December 2023 | $2,710 |
| January 2024 | $3,050 |
| February 2024 | $2,762 |
| March 2024 | $2,700 |
| April 2024 | $2,693 |
| May 2024 | $2,700 |
| June 2024 | $2,880 |
| July 2024 | $3,075 |
| August 2024 | $2,575 |
| September 2024 | $2,487 |
| October 2024 | $2,475 |
| November 2024 | $2,440 |
| December 2024 | $2,400 |
| January 2025 | $2,412 |
| February 2025 | $2,575 |
| March 2025 | $2,767 |
| April 2025 | $3,092 |
| May 2025 | $2,894 |
| June 2025 | $2,792 |
| July 2025 | $2,973 |
| August 2025 | $2,642 |
| September 2025 | $2,375 |
| October 2025 | $2,325 |
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 years ago | $2,500 |
Schools near 12A Saginaw Ave
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 12a Saginaw Ave
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 12a Saginaw Ave, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
Several grocery stores nearby
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
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