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161 Hancock St #8, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Mid-Cambridge
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Amenities for 161 Hancock St #8, Mid-Cambridge
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| Carpet |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Elevator | Intercom |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking | Storage |
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One-time.
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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 161 Hancock St #8
Available December 1st (potentially a week earlier), this top-floor home is set in an 18-unit historic building at the corner of Chatham and Hancock Street, equidistant to Harvard, Central, and Inman Squares. The interior features a front living room with a bay window, a long hallway with a storage closet, and a formal dining room complete with a built-in hutch and a second bay window. The unit includes two bedrooms (one significantly smaller), a functional kitchen, a bathroom with a stacked washer and dryer, and a private back deck. Additional conveniences include separate basement storage, non-deeded parking behind the building, and classic walk-up charm (no elevator).
Address details
| Neighborhood | Mid-Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Mid-Cambridge
2-bedroom apartments at 161 Hancock St #8 cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Mid-Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,952 |
| June 2026 | $3,902 |
| July 2026 | $3,836 |
| August 2026 | $3,849 |
| September 2026 | $3,852 |
| October 2026 | $3,950 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,981 |
| December 2024 | $2,975 |
| January 2025 | $3,169 |
| February 2025 | $3,248 |
| March 2025 | $3,300 |
| April 2025 | $3,300 |
| May 2025 | $3,310 |
| June 2025 | $3,400 |
| July 2025 | $3,360 |
| August 2025 | $3,257 |
| September 2025 | $3,200 |
| October 2025 | $3,185 |
| November 2025 | $3,100 |
| December 2025 | $3,162 |
| January 2026 | $3,189 |
| February 2026 | $3,167 |
| March 2026 | $3,425 |
| April 2026 | $3,400 |
| May 2026 | $3,390 |
| June 2026 | $3,433 |
| July 2026 | $3,475 |
| August 2026 | $3,337 |
| September 2026 | $3,175 |
| October 2026 | $3,133 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 years ago | $2,300 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 161 Hancock St #8
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-
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
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Neighborhood
Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 161 Hancock St #8
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
8/10
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 161 Hancock St #8, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Several 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 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-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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