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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Less expensive
- Elevator
Great for
Wellness
Amenities for 16 Ware St #42, Mid-Cambridge
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Elevator | Onsite Laundry |
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About 16 Ware St #42
Charming 1 bed condo on the edge of Harvard Square. Hardwood floors and on-site laundry. Heat, hot water and one off-street parking spot included! Amazing location, just a 5 minute walk to the Red Line! (Reference #137487)
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 16 Ware Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Mid-Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Mid-Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 16 Ware St #42 cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Mid-Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,965 |
| 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 | $2,989 |
| January 2026 | $3,005 |
| February 2026 | $3,051 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,800 |
| April 2024 | $2,825 |
| May 2024 | $2,800 |
| June 2024 | $2,780 |
| July 2024 | $2,772 |
| August 2024 | $2,656 |
| September 2024 | $2,575 |
| October 2024 | $2,500 |
| November 2024 | $2,601 |
| December 2024 | $2,677 |
| January 2025 | $2,700 |
| February 2025 | $2,731 |
| March 2025 | $2,747 |
| April 2025 | $2,757 |
| May 2025 | $2,800 |
| June 2025 | $2,783 |
| July 2025 | $2,799 |
| August 2025 | $2,799 |
| September 2025 | $2,810 |
| October 2025 | $2,878 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,800 |
| January 2026 | $2,865 |
| February 2026 | $2,846 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 16 Ware St #42
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
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
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
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Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near 16 Ware St #42
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
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
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 16 Ware St #42, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
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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