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About 20 Forest St #42
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081411642365
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 20 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 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
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Aggasiz - Harvard University |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Aggasiz - Harvard University
1-bedroom apartments at 20 Forest St #42 cost about 32% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
Aggasiz - Harvard University
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| February 2024 | $2,992 |
| March 2024 | $2,979 |
| April 2024 | $2,974 |
| May 2024 | $3,008 |
| June 2024 | $3,015 |
| July 2024 | $3,005 |
| August 2024 | $2,999 |
| September 2024 | $2,998 |
| October 2024 | $2,926 |
| November 2024 | $2,948 |
| December 2024 | $2,935 |
| January 2025 | $2,991 |
| February 2025 | $2,967 |
| March 2025 | $3,044 |
| April 2025 | $3,120 |
| May 2025 | $3,087 |
| June 2025 | $3,074 |
| July 2025 | $3,063 |
| August 2025 | $3,113 |
| September 2025 | $3,033 |
| October 2025 | $3,027 |
| November 2025 | $3,000 |
| December 2025 | $2,989 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| February 2024 | $2,996 |
| March 2024 | $3,019 |
| April 2024 | $3,001 |
| May 2024 | $3,062 |
| June 2024 | $3,010 |
| July 2024 | $2,997 |
| August 2024 | $3,007 |
| September 2024 | $3,002 |
| October 2024 | $2,770 |
| November 2024 | $3,004 |
| December 2024 | $3,030 |
| January 2025 | $2,990 |
| February 2025 | $3,011 |
| March 2025 | $3,109 |
| April 2025 | $3,109 |
| May 2025 | $3,088 |
| June 2025 | $3,061 |
| July 2025 | $3,057 |
| August 2025 | $3,084 |
| September 2025 | $3,011 |
| October 2025 | $2,731 |
| November 2025 | $2,520 |
| December 2025 | $2,640 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,200 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,995 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 20 Forest St #42
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
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
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 20 Forest St #42
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
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 20 Forest St #42, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
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
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-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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