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Highlights
- Eat-in kitchen
- Walk-in pantry
- Renovated oak hardwood floors
- New gas stove
- Dishwasher/disposal
- Refinished hardwood floors
Location
172 Norfolk St #8, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Area IV
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Property Overview
The eat-in kitchen with a walk-in pantry enhances the living experience, while the renovated oak hardwood floors and new appliances add modern comfort. Ideal for individuals seeking a blend of style and functionality, the updated features like the gas stove and dishwasher elevate daily living. Additionally, the refinished hardwood floors contribute to an inviting atmosphere throughout the space.
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Images available
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 172 Norfolk St #8, Area IV
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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About 172 Norfolk St #8
Renovated 2 bedroom apartment within an 8 minute walk to Central Square. Refinished Oak hardwood floors, lots of closet space, eat-in kitchen with new gas stove, dishwasher/disposal and walk-in pantry. Laundry is coin-op in the basement. Great location across from Sennott Park. (Reference #124605)
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 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Area IV |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Area IV
2-bedroom apartments at 172 Norfolk St #8 cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Area IV
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,682 |
| April 2024 | $3,768 |
| May 2024 | $3,816 |
| June 2024 | $3,800 |
| July 2024 | $3,775 |
| August 2024 | $3,740 |
| September 2024 | $3,737 |
| October 2024 | $3,643 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,416 |
| April 2024 | $3,500 |
| May 2024 | $3,533 |
| June 2024 | $3,470 |
| July 2024 | $3,462 |
| August 2024 | $3,230 |
| September 2024 | $3,200 |
| October 2024 | $3,200 |
| November 2024 | $3,200 |
| December 2024 | $3,200 |
| January 2025 | $3,231 |
| February 2025 | $3,162 |
| March 2025 | $3,605 |
| April 2025 | $3,457 |
| May 2025 | $3,760 |
| June 2025 | $3,575 |
| July 2025 | $3,420 |
| August 2025 | $3,351 |
| September 2025 | $3,297 |
| October 2025 | $3,142 |
| November 2025 | $3,011 |
| December 2025 | $3,101 |
| January 2026 | $3,282 |
| February 2026 | $3,400 |
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Can I afford to live at 172 Norfolk St #8?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $136,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 172 Norfolk St #8
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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Area IV | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near 172 Norfolk 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
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 172 Norfolk St #8, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide 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
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
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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