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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. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
2-8 Orchard is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

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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About 2-8 Orchard

HomeApartments in CambridgePorter Square 2-8 Orchard

Newly 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!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
2-8 Orchard is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 2-8 Orchard
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 2-8 Orchard is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Porter Square. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 2-8 Orchard is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
2-8 Orchard is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 2-8 Orchard does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
2-8 Orchard provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

2-8 Orchard is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 224 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

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 2-8 Orchard compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

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Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Porter Square
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,664
December 2023$2,578
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
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

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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

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