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144 Thorndike St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA|East Cambridge
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Less expensive
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Great for
Eco living
Social life
Amenities for 144 Thorndike St #2, East Cambridge
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 144 Thorndike St #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 31% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in East Cambridge.
Spacious newly renovated two bedroom unit in a multi-family house located near Inman/Kendall/Lechmere area in Cambridge. This 2 floor unit has a large living room and eat in kitchen and the 2 bedrooms are on the second floor. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. No laundry on the premise but a laundromat just few blocks away. On-street parking with a residential permit. Cat negotiable. Easy access to the red and green line train station. Fee Disclosure: Last Month Rent: $3,200 First Month Rent: $3,200
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 144 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02141 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Cambridge
2-bedroom apartments at 144 Thorndike St #2 cost about 31% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,800 |
| June 2024 | $3,800 |
| July 2024 | $3,775 |
| August 2024 | $3,740 |
| September 2024 | $3,737 |
| October 2024 | $3,643 |
| November 2024 | $3,573 |
| December 2024 | $3,520 |
| January 2025 | $3,598 |
| February 2025 | $3,661 |
| March 2025 | $3,702 |
| April 2025 | $3,739 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,760 |
| July 2025 | $3,736 |
| August 2025 | $3,795 |
| September 2025 | $3,745 |
| October 2025 | $3,666 |
| November 2025 | $3,608 |
| December 2025 | $3,600 |
| January 2026 | $3,615 |
| February 2026 | $3,646 |
| March 2026 | $3,819 |
| April 2026 | $3,980 |
| May 2026 | $3,945 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $4,360 |
| June 2024 | $4,378 |
| July 2024 | $4,310 |
| August 2024 | $4,346 |
| September 2024 | $4,433 |
| October 2024 | $4,423 |
| November 2024 | $4,326 |
| December 2024 | $4,187 |
| January 2025 | $3,984 |
| February 2025 | $4,005 |
| March 2025 | $4,067 |
| April 2025 | $4,308 |
| May 2025 | $4,397 |
| June 2025 | $4,333 |
| July 2025 | $4,450 |
| August 2025 | $4,750 |
| September 2025 | $4,214 |
| October 2025 | $4,037 |
| November 2025 | $3,989 |
| December 2025 | $3,992 |
| January 2026 | $4,176 |
| February 2026 | $4,207 |
| March 2026 | $4,372 |
| April 2026 | $4,604 |
| May 2026 | $4,681 |
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Can I afford to live at 144 Thorndike St #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$128,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $128,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 144 Thorndike St #2
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood
East Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 144 Thorndike St #2
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
9/10
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 144 Thorndike St #2, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-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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