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172 Elm St, North Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|Porter Square
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About 172 Elm St
Bright, Spacious, Student Friendly, Pet Friendly, 1st Floor, 3BR/1BA in Porter Square! This sun-filled offering features high ceilings, an open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room, three large, equal bedrooms, a modern, fully applianced, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliance package, dishwasher, disposal and microwave, a modern bath, parking for rent, back porch and laundry on site! LL PAYS BROKER FEE!
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 172 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
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- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Porter Square
3-bedroom apartments at 172 Elm St cost about 60% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,400 |
| April 2024 | $4,400 |
| May 2024 | $4,358 |
| June 2024 | $4,350 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,000 |
| April 2024 | $4,043 |
| May 2024 | $4,100 |
| June 2024 | $4,160 |
| July 2024 | $4,087 |
| August 2024 | $3,935 |
| September 2024 | $3,781 |
| October 2024 | $3,593 |
| November 2024 | $3,500 |
| December 2024 | $3,500 |
| January 2025 | $3,487 |
| February 2025 | $3,493 |
| March 2025 | $4,100 |
| April 2025 | $4,025 |
| May 2025 | $3,905 |
| June 2025 | $3,800 |
| July 2025 | $3,880 |
| August 2025 | $3,900 |
| September 2025 | $3,860 |
| October 2025 | $3,835 |
| November 2025 | $3,790 |
| December 2025 | $3,656 |
| January 2026 | $3,596 |
| February 2026 | $3,650 |
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Bedrooms
3 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $4,500 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 172 Elm St
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around North Cambridge near 172 Elm St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 172 Elm St, North Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
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172 Elm St, Cambridge, MA
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