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179 Charles Street #2, Cambridge, MA 02141, US|East Cambridge
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Amenities for 179 Charles Street #2, East Cambridge
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 179 Charles Street #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 11% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in East Cambridge.
Beautiful, sunny, pristine two bedroom in a nice, quiet neighborhood. On site parking available for additional cost. Unit was just renovated including new paint, appliances, bathroom, light fixtures and cellular shades (to be installed). Incredible light with windows and light on three sides. One flight up in a three unit building. Central AC, in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchen appliances and an office alcove off living room. Walking distance to neighborhood restaurants, bakeries, grocery store and Kendall Square Red Line and Lechmere Green Line T stations. Excellent storage with closets in both bedrooms and a small closet in the bathroom. There is also storage in the basement. Excellent references from current and past.
Lease Terms
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Address details
| Neighborhood | East Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02141 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Cambridge
2-bedroom apartments at 179 Charles Street #2 cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $3,727 |
| January 2024 | $3,775 |
| February 2024 | $3,750 |
| March 2024 | $3,709 |
| 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 | $3,610 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,244 |
| January 2024 | $4,300 |
| February 2024 | $4,229 |
| March 2024 | $4,154 |
| April 2024 | $4,245 |
| May 2024 | $4,281 |
| June 2024 | $4,378 |
| July 2024 | $4,310 |
| August 2024 | $4,346 |
| September 2024 | $4,433 |
| October 2024 | $4,423 |
| November 2024 | $4,326 |
| December 2024 | $4,187 |
| January 2025 | $3,984 |
| February 2025 | $4,005 |
| March 2025 | $4,067 |
| April 2025 | $4,308 |
| May 2025 | $4,397 |
| June 2025 | $4,333 |
| July 2025 | $4,450 |
| August 2025 | $4,750 |
| September 2025 | $4,214 |
| October 2025 | $4,037 |
| November 2025 | $3,994 |
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Can I afford to live at 179 Charles Street #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$140,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $140,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $2,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 179 Charles Street #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
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PK, K-5Public
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Amigos School
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PK, K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood
East Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Cambridge near 179 Charles Street #2
Walking
10/10
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
10/10
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 179 Charles Street #2, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
10/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
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
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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