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1608 Cambridge St
1608 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,400–$3,600The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds2–4
Baths1–2
Sqft1,100
modified
5+ Days Ago

Highlights

  • large kitchen
  • private deck
  • eat-in kitchen
  • laundry in the unit
  • living room

Units

1608 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA

Available

1

2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,400

Listed on 06/03/2025
Listed by apartmenthub.com
Days on market: 148
Two floors - large fist floor with eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom and stairs to garden level bedroom and private bath. Great location next to Harvard campus.

Available

U2

4 Beds

1 Bath

$3,600

Listed on 08/11/2025
Listed by Mark Porter (Apartment Hub)
Days on market: 78
Next to the Harvard campus. The apartment has three equal sized bedrooms, a large kitchen, living room, full bath, private deck, enclosed porch, laundry in the unit. Please note rent is available per room as well for $975. Contact 617-440-6060 or ****

Occupied Units

Occupied

2 Beds, 2 Baths

2 Beds

2 Baths

$2,575

Listed by Apartment Hub
Days on market: 3435
Spacious two level apartment with one bedroom and one bath on each floor. Also updated kitchen and living room. Great location next to Harvard campus, between Harvard, Central and Inman. Available Aug 1.

Amenities for 1608 Cambridge St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Balcony
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Policies at 1608 Cambridge St

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1608 Cambridge St

HomeApartments in CambridgeMid-Cambridge 1608 Cambridge St #U2, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Explore the charm of Mid-Cambridge at 1608 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02138. This intimate property consists of 3 units, offering 2 and 4-bedroom options, each approximately 1100 square feet in size. Residents can enjoy top-rated schools in the area, with 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school boasting A- or higher ratings. Key highlights of this property include large kitchens, private decks, eat-in kitchens, in-unit laundry, and private baths. Take advantage of amenities such as a balcony patio, outdoor space, oven, and on-site laundry. With its long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation. One of the standout features is the private deck, offering a serene outdoor space to relax and unwind.

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Address details

Units3
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02138

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 1608 Cambridge St, 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
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

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Rent trends in Cambridge

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1608 Cambridge St #U2 to be 10% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Mid-Cambridge.

4-bedroom apartments at 1608 Cambridge St #U2 cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Mid-Cambridge.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,664
December 2023$2,578
January 2024$2,583
February 2024$2,633
March 2024$2,670
April 2024$2,647
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,683
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
A table of studio rental data trends in Mid-Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,472
December 2023$2,060
January 2024$1,975
February 2024$1,881
March 2024$1,925
April 2024$2,040
May 2024$2,200
June 2024$2,162
July 2024$2,356
August 2024$2,259
September 2024$2,125
October 2024$2,087
November 2024$1,961
December 2024$1,750
January 2025$2,100
February 2025$2,100
March 2025$2,237
April 2025$2,100
May 2025$2,120
June 2025$2,293
July 2025$2,385
August 2025$2,381
September 2025$2,482
October 2025$2,468

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1608 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA.
2 months ago$4,2004 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,2002 bed2 bath
5 years ago$2,1002 bed2 bath
9 years ago$3,2003 bed1 bath

Schools near 1608 Cambridge St #U2

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

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

Fletcher-Maynard Academy

225 windsor st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B
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Getting around Cambridge near 1608 Cambridge 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

10/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1608 Cambridge St, 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

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-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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