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1691 Cambridge St #42, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Mid-Cambridge
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Property Overview
Strong value for money and a rare volume of listing photos make it easier to understand overall quality and appeal. A nearby top-rated high school adds educational convenience, while excellent walkability, extensive transit access, and hundreds of nearby restaurants and cultural venues support an active social lifestyle.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Less expensive
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Great for
Social life
Amenities for 1691 Cambridge St #42, Mid-Cambridge
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces | Garage Parking |
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About 1691 Cambridge St #42
Sweet deal!
This listing is 25% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Mid-Cambridge.
Property Status: Active Studio apartment with modern kitchenette. Stove, dishwasher and refrigerator included. Garage Parking AVAILABLE at an extra charge of $85/month. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 1691 Cambridge St #42 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Mid-Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Mid-Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 1691 Cambridge St #42 cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Mid-Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,144 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $2,834 |
| April 2026 | $2,900 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1691 Cambridge St #42
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
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
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Getting around Cambridge near 1691 Cambridge St #42
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
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 1691 Cambridge St #42, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
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
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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