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196 Sherman St #2, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|North Cambridge
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 196 Sherman St #2, North Cambridge
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 196 Sherman St #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 15% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in North Cambridge.
Spacious 3 bedroom apartment. Located in North Cambridge. Only 10 minutes to the T. Very sunny with hardwood floors and an eat in kitchen. Laundry is in the unit! Also has a nice porch. 2nd floor unit. (Reference #122149)
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 196 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140, 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
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | North Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in North Cambridge
3-bedroom apartments at 196 Sherman St #2 cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
North Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $4,549 |
| April 2026 | $4,600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,750 |
| May 2024 | $3,666 |
| June 2024 | $3,790 |
| July 2024 | $4,056 |
| August 2024 | $3,695 |
| September 2024 | $3,575 |
| October 2024 | $3,493 |
| November 2024 | $3,465 |
| December 2024 | $3,650 |
| January 2025 | $4,174 |
| February 2025 | $4,131 |
| March 2025 | $3,797 |
| April 2025 | $3,756 |
| May 2025 | $3,702 |
| June 2025 | $3,675 |
| July 2025 | $3,875 |
| August 2025 | $4,353 |
| September 2025 | $4,220 |
| October 2025 | $4,328 |
| November 2025 | $4,190 |
| December 2025 | $4,162 |
| January 2026 | $4,164 |
| February 2026 | $4,167 |
| March 2026 | $4,284 |
| April 2026 | $4,350 |
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Can I afford to live at 196 Sherman St #2?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$148,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $148,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,700.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,500 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,950 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,650 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 196 Sherman St #2
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
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
Haggerty School
110 cushing st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Cambridge near 196 Sherman St #2
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 196 Sherman St #2, Cambridge
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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