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Highlights
- Large kitchen
- Spacious apartment
- Good closet space
- High ceilings
Location
17 Elm St #Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Area IV
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Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
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Eco living
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Amenities for 17 Elm St, Area IV
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings |
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 17 Elm St
ZMP103961813 - This spacious, 4-bedroom apartment with living room is located in a quiet, well-maintained building in Central Square. The apartment is on the first floor. It features hardwood floors, white walls, a large kitchen and four equal-sized bedrooms with high ceilings and good closet space. The living room is also large. The apartment gets great light and is just a few blocks to the T, a park, and Whole Foods.
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 17 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary 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 middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Area IV |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Area IV
4-bedroom apartments at 17 Elm St cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Area IV
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $4,897 |
| September 2024 | $5,000 |
| October 2024 | $5,075 |
| November 2024 | $4,988 |
| December 2024 | $4,998 |
| January 2025 | $4,990 |
| February 2025 | $4,993 |
| March 2025 | $5,365 |
| April 2025 | $5,250 |
| May 2025 | $5,190 |
| June 2025 | $5,234 |
| July 2025 | $5,210 |
| August 2025 | $5,205 |
| September 2025 | $5,100 |
| October 2025 | $5,092 |
| November 2025 | $5,030 |
| December 2025 | $5,163 |
| January 2026 | $5,281 |
| February 2026 | $5,332 |
| March 2026 | $5,362 |
| April 2026 | $5,431 |
| May 2026 | $5,445 |
| June 2026 | $5,216 |
| July 2026 | $5,291 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $4,210 |
| September 2024 | $3,799 |
| October 2024 | $3,512 |
| November 2024 | $3,400 |
| December 2024 | $3,750 |
| January 2025 | $4,175 |
| February 2025 | $4,675 |
| March 2025 | $4,890 |
| April 2025 | $4,887 |
| May 2025 | $5,120 |
| June 2025 | $5,200 |
| July 2025 | $5,130 |
| August 2025 | $4,807 |
| September 2025 | $5,140 |
| October 2025 | $5,535 |
| November 2025 | $5,550 |
| December 2025 | $4,800 |
| January 2026 | $5,980 |
| February 2026 | $5,642 |
| March 2026 | $5,637 |
| April 2026 | $5,750 |
| May 2026 | $4,960 |
| June 2026 | $4,537 |
| July 2026 | $4,750 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 17 Elm St #Cambridge?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$172,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $172,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 months ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,600 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,400 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $900 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 17 Elm St
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
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
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
Area IV | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 17 Elm St #Cambridge
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 17 Elm St #Cambridge, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
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
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
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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