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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Laundry available on site
  • Heat, hot water, and gas included

Location

2 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|Porter Square
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Property Overview

2-8 Orchard receives a favorable Zumper Expert Rating of 7.7, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, including hardwood floors and on-site laundry. The property benefits from a location rating of 9 out of 10, ensuring convenient access to schools, public transport, and numerous dining options, enhancing the social experience. Additionally, it stands out for its transparency and trustworthiness, presenting detailed information to prospective renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqftNewly renovated unit, be the first tenant! Full broker’s fee paid by the owner. Half a month’s rent free if moved in by mid-September. A $500 deposit is required for qualified groups. This charming one-bedroom ground-floor apartment offers direct access, hardwood floors throughout, and a full bathroom. Heat, hot water, and gas are included in the rent. The unit is part of a well-maintained multi-family home near Porter Square, with laundry available on site. Front payment, last month and $500 deposit for qualified applicants, Landlord pays full broker's fee!

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$3,386–$6,299

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Strawberry Hill • 700 Huron Ave

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$2,810–$4,143

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Mystic River • 445 Artisan Way

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$2,695–$3,223

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North Cambridge • 80 Cambridgepark Dr

1 Bed

$2,752–$8,832

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Brighton • 10 Camelot Ct

1 Bed

$2,730–$2,780

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Ora Seaport

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D Street - West Broadway • 899 Congress St

1 Bed

$3,386–$6,299

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.
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Avalon Brighton

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St. Elizabeth's • 139 Washington St

1 Bed

$3,190–$11,785

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.
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$2,980–$3,698

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1 Bed

$3,245–$4,610

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.
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Strawberry Hill • 700 Huron Ave

1 Bed

$2,810–$4,143

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.
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$2,695–$3,223

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Rent trends in Porter Square

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Porter Square
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,553
January 2024$2,583
February 2024$2,633
March 2024$2,670
April 2024$2,647
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,683
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
November 2025$2,528
December 2025$2,531
A table of studio rental data trends in Porter Square
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,775
March 2024$2,700
April 2024$2,700
May 2024$2,700
June 2024$2,625
July 2024$2,550
August 2024$2,540
September 2024$2,575
October 2024$2,668
November 2024$2,690
December 2024$2,650
January 2025$2,700
February 2025$2,700
March 2025$2,461
April 2025$2,436
May 2025$2,450
June 2025$2,400
July 2025$2,440
August 2025$3,016
November 2025$2,795
December 2025$2,795

Schools near 2-8 Orchard

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 Cambridge near 2 Orchard St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 2 Orchard St, Cambridge

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 2 Orchard St

Star Market
49 White St
Thistle & Shamrock
62 Walden St
H Mart
240 Elm St
Stop & Shop Supermarket
240 Elm St
Pemberton Farms Marketplace
2225 Massachusetts Ave

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