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23 Elmer St23 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $3,500–$3,975The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2–3 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 0–999 |
5+ Days Ago
2 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 14 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02138 |
Property Overview
Featuring hardwood floors and a spacious living room, this renovated apartment offers an updated full bath and off-street parking for rent. Its proximity to top-rated schools and competitive value metrics enhance its appeal, with an impressive collection of 93 photos showcasing the property effectively. Additionally, it ranks high in both value for money and value per square foot compared to similar properties in the area.
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
Middle school nearby- Elementary school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Units
23 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA
23 Elmer St Cambridge, MA
Available
1
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,500
Available
7
3 Beds
1 Bath
$3,975
Hardwood Floor
Amenities for 23 Elmer St
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Dogs Ok
- Cats Ok
- Outdoor Space
- On-Site Laundry
- On-Site Management
- Garage Parking
Unit Amenities
- Hardwood Floor
- Dishwasher
- On-Site Laundry
- Deck
- Outdoor Space
Policies at 23 Elmer St
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Garage Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 23 Elmer St
Interested in leasing 23 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA? Currently, 23 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 23 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA vs overall rent prices in Riverside, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 23 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
Address details
| Units | 14 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02138 |
23 Elmer St #1 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 23 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- 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
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
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Rent trends in Cambridge
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 23 Elmer St #1 to be 12% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Riverside.
3-bedroom apartments at 23 Elmer St #1 cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Riverside.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,667 |
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $2,544 |
| February 2026 | $2,554 |
| March 2026 | $2,633 |
| April 2026 | $2,650 |
| May 2026 | $2,664 |
| June 2026 | $2,600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,419 |
| July 2024 | $2,406 |
| August 2024 | $2,362 |
| September 2024 | $2,350 |
| October 2024 | $2,325 |
| November 2024 | $2,190 |
| December 2024 | $2,150 |
| January 2025 | $2,325 |
| February 2025 | $2,468 |
| March 2025 | $2,480 |
| April 2025 | $2,431 |
| May 2025 | $2,460 |
| June 2025 | $2,290 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,442 |
| September 2025 | $2,500 |
| October 2025 | $2,500 |
| November 2025 | $2,500 |
| December 2025 | $2,500 |
| January 2026 | $2,500 |
| February 2026 | $2,500 |
| March 2026 | $2,512 |
| April 2026 | $2,562 |
| May 2026 | $2,537 |
| June 2026 | $2,525 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 23 Elmer St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$140,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $140,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,500.
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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 | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $3,975 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $3,500 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 23 Elmer St #1
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Morse School
40 granite st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
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Getting around Cambridge near 23 Elmer St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 23 Elmer St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 23 Elmer St
Louie's Superette
26 Surrey St
Whole Foods Market
340 River St
Black Sheep Market
101 Magazine St
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial Dr
H Mart
581 Massachusetts Ave
Big Skinny Corp
215 Western Ave
Great Eastern Trading Co
49 River St
Bodhi Leaf
1105 Massachusetts Ave
Follow the Honey
1132 Massachusetts Ave
Coolidge Looking Good
746 Massachusetts Ave
Circus Cooperative Cafe
31 Putnam Ave
Dunkin'
808 Memorial Dr
Dunkin'
1001 Massachusetts Ave
Dado Tea
955 Massachusetts Ave
Andala Coffee House
286 Franklin St
JCSK Inc
991 Massachusetts Ave
Blue Moon
896 Massachusetts Ave
Scullers Grille Lounge
400 Soldiers Field Rd
730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio
730 Massachusetts Ave
Tavern
730 Massachusetts Ave
Tavern
730 Massachusetts Ave
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
1288 Massachusetts Ave
Global Village Fruit Inc
425 Broadway
Mike's Pastry
11 Dunster St
Paris Baguette
581 Massachusetts Ave
Playground
New Riverside Park
Hoyt Field
Playground
Playground
Basta Pasta
319 Western Ave
Alive and Kicking Lobsters
269 Putnam Ave
Riverside Pizza & Seafoods
305 River St
THE COAST CAFE'
233 River St
Cuisine En Locale
67 Pleasant St
Western Ave @ Putnam Ave
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Western Ave @ Howard St
Oak Square - University Park or Kendall/MIT Station, Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park
River St @ Fairmont St
Oak Square - University Park or Kendall/MIT Station, Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park
River St opp Blackstone St
Oak Square - University Park or Kendall/MIT Station, Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park
River St @ Kelly Rd
Oak Square - University Park or Kendall/MIT Station, Market Place Drive or Waltham Center - University Park
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Boston Landing
Framingham/Worcester Line, Framingham/Worcester Line
Porter
Red Line, Red Line, Fitchburg Line, Fitchburg Line
Back Bay
Orange Line, Foxboro Event Service, Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Orange Line
Back Bay
Framingham/Worcester Line, Framingham/Worcester Line
Central
Red Line
Central
Red Line
Harvard
Red Line, Red Line
Amory Street
Green Line B
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