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161 Otis St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA|East Cambridge
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About 161 Otis St #2
161 Otis St #2 cost $4,100 per month. Located at 161 Otis St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA, this unit has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 3 bedrooms in Cambridge, renting this apartment is 9% cheaper per month.
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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 161 Otis St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA compares to other nearby properties.
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- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02141 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Cambridge
3-bedroom apartments at 161 Otis St #2 cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $4,368 |
| August 2024 | $4,344 |
| September 2024 | $4,375 |
| October 2024 | $4,325 |
| November 2024 | $4,378 |
| December 2024 | $4,247 |
| January 2025 | $4,425 |
| February 2025 | $4,449 |
| March 2025 | $4,397 |
| April 2025 | $4,386 |
| May 2025 | $4,350 |
| June 2025 | $4,300 |
| July 2025 | $4,290 |
| August 2025 | $4,304 |
| September 2025 | $4,319 |
| October 2025 | $4,310 |
| November 2025 | $4,305 |
| December 2025 | $4,337 |
| January 2026 | $4,369 |
| February 2026 | $4,368 |
| March 2026 | $4,549 |
| April 2026 | $4,568 |
| May 2026 | $4,500 |
| June 2026 | $4,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $4,268 |
| August 2024 | $4,140 |
| September 2024 | $4,012 |
| October 2024 | $3,887 |
| November 2024 | $4,200 |
| December 2024 | $4,562 |
| January 2025 | $3,612 |
| February 2025 | $4,050 |
| March 2025 | $4,380 |
| April 2025 | $4,300 |
| May 2025 | $4,400 |
| June 2025 | $4,522 |
| July 2025 | $4,404 |
| August 2025 | $5,125 |
| September 2025 | $4,320 |
| October 2025 | $4,572 |
| November 2025 | $4,827 |
| December 2025 | $5,399 |
| January 2026 | $5,888 |
| February 2026 | $5,558 |
| March 2026 | $5,201 |
| April 2026 | $4,418 |
| May 2026 | $4,360 |
| June 2026 | $4,466 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $3,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 161 Otis 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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East Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 161 Otis St #2
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
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 161 Otis 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
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
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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