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231 Brookline St #5, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Cambridgeport
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Amenities for 231 Brookline St #5, Cambridgeport
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Oven/Range |
Building
| No Smoking Allowed |
Services
| Professionally Managed |
Other
| Two Bathroom |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 231 Brookline St #5
Welcome to your new Cambridge home! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in the heart of Cambridgeport offers a perfect mix of space, modern comfort, and unbeatable location. Just minutes from Central Square, MIT, Harvard, and the Charles River, it’s ideal for professionals, graduate students, or anyone who values both style and convenience. Apartment Features: Three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms Bright, open-concept living and dining area Gleaming hardwood floors Professionally managed for a hassle-free experience Neighborhood Highlights: Prime Cambridgeport location near Central Square, MIT, and Harvard University Easy access to the Red Line, Mass Ave, and major bus routes Minutes from the Charles River, Dana Park, and Cambridge Innovation District Surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and local shops Move-In Costs: First Month’s Rent Security Deposit Parking Fee Note: Some listing photos may be AI-staged for visual presentation purposes.
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 231 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Cambridgeport |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Cambridgeport
3-bedroom apartments at 231 Brookline St #5 cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Cambridgeport
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,300 |
| December 2023 | $4,290 |
| January 2024 | $4,362 |
| February 2024 | $4,350 |
| March 2024 | $4,370 |
| April 2024 | $4,400 |
| May 2024 | $4,358 |
| June 2024 | $4,350 |
| July 2024 | $4,368 |
| August 2024 | $4,344 |
| September 2024 | $4,375 |
| October 2024 | $4,325 |
| November 2024 | $4,378 |
| December 2024 | $4,247 |
| January 2025 | $4,425 |
| February 2025 | $4,449 |
| March 2025 | $4,397 |
| April 2025 | $4,386 |
| May 2025 | $4,350 |
| June 2025 | $4,300 |
| July 2025 | $4,290 |
| August 2025 | $4,304 |
| September 2025 | $4,319 |
| October 2025 | $4,310 |
| November 2025 | $4,300 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,500 |
| December 2023 | $4,500 |
| January 2024 | $4,450 |
| February 2024 | $4,275 |
| March 2024 | $4,260 |
| April 2024 | $4,256 |
| May 2024 | $4,100 |
| June 2024 | $4,030 |
| July 2024 | $4,006 |
| August 2024 | $4,000 |
| September 2024 | $4,003 |
| October 2024 | $4,000 |
| November 2024 | $3,997 |
| December 2024 | $3,900 |
| January 2025 | $4,412 |
| February 2025 | $4,412 |
| March 2025 | $4,410 |
| April 2025 | $4,425 |
| May 2025 | $4,490 |
| June 2025 | $4,387 |
| July 2025 | $4,330 |
| August 2025 | $4,435 |
| September 2025 | $4,500 |
| October 2025 | $4,500 |
| November 2025 | $4,500 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $1,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,650 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 231 Brookline St #5
Morse School
40 granite st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Cambridgeport | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near 231 Brookline St #5
Walking
10/10
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
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 231 Brookline St #5, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-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
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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