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21 Forest Street21 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, US
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $3,100–$3,350The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1–2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 535–872 |
5+ Days Ago
1 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 10 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02140 |
Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Social life
Units
21 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA
21 Forest Street Cambridge, MA
New Listing
3
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,100
Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher • Air Conditioning • On-Site Laundry • In-Unit Laundry
New Listing
43
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,350
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Air Conditioning
Amenities for 21 Forest Street
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Cats Ok
- On-Site Laundry
- Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
- Hardwood Floor
- Dishwasher
- Air Conditioning
- On-Site Laundry
- In-Unit Laundry
- High Ceilings
- Central Heat
Policies at 21 Forest Street
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 21 Forest Street
Interested in leasing 21 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, US? Currently, 21 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, US is available to rent or lease. It is a 1-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 21 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, US vs overall rent prices in Aggasiz - Harvard University, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 21 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, US.
Address details
| Units | 10 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02140 |
21 Forest St #3 is great for:
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 21 Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, US 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
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
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Rent trends in Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 24% higher than 1-bedrooms in Aggasiz - Harvard University.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 21 Forest St #3 to be on par with the average for similarly sized apartments in Aggasiz - Harvard University.
Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
Aggasiz - Harvard University
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $2,594 |
| 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 | $2,528 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $2,510 |
| February 2024 | $2,250 |
| March 2024 | $2,418 |
| April 2024 | $2,530 |
| May 2024 | $2,610 |
| June 2024 | $2,623 |
| July 2024 | $2,453 |
| August 2024 | $2,140 |
| September 2024 | $2,212 |
| October 2024 | $2,184 |
| November 2024 | $2,515 |
| December 2024 | $2,212 |
| January 2025 | $2,156 |
| February 2025 | $2,150 |
| March 2025 | $2,617 |
| April 2025 | $2,737 |
| May 2025 | $2,729 |
| June 2025 | $2,669 |
| July 2025 | $2,666 |
| August 2025 | $2,643 |
| September 2025 | $2,460 |
| October 2025 | $2,071 |
| November 2025 | $2,150 |
| December 2025 | $2,000 |
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Can I afford to live at 21 Forest Street?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$124,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $124,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,100.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $3,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,000 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $2,100 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,000 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 21 Forest St #3
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 21 Forest Street
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 21 Forest Street, 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
Explore the area around 21 Forest Street
Star Market
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Star Market
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Thistle & Shamrock
62 Walden St
R & R Family Market
497 Somerville Ave
Little India
438 Somerville Ave
Pod
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Clothware
1773 Massachusetts Ave
Keezer's Classic Clothing
1738 Massachusetts Ave
Adelante Shoe Co
1770 Massachusetts Ave
Susanna
1776 Massachusetts Ave
Starbucks
723 Somerville Ave
S & H Coffee Co Inc
1736 Massachusetts Ave
Simon's Coffee Shop
1736 Massachusetts Ave
Dunkin'
1 White St
Cafe Zing
25 White St
Dear Annie
1741 Massachusetts Ave
Barcelona Wine Bar
1688 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge Common
1667 Massachusetts Ave
Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave
Samba Bar & Grille
608 Somerville Ave
Petsi Pies
285 Beacon St
Violette Bakers
1786 Massachusetts Ave
Forge Baking Company
626 Somerville Ave
Yafa Bakery & Cafe
594 Somerville Ave
Cambridge Naturals
23 White St
Agassiz-Alden Plgd
Sacramento Field
Morse Kelly Playground
Dickerman Park
Porter Square
Cafe Rustica
356 Beacon St
Subway
723 Sommerville Ave
Little Crepe Cafe
102 Oxford St
Super Fusion Sushi
1759 Massachusetts Ave
The Abbey Cambrige
1755 Massachusetts Ave
Somerville Ave opp Elm St
Rindge Avenue - Central Square, Cambridge
Somerville Ave @ Elm St
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