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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
- Professionally managed
- Eat-in kitchen
- Counter and cabinet space
- Top floor modern apartment
Location
25 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|West Cambridge
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Property Overview
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
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 25 Homer Ave, West Cambridge
Features
| Baseboard | Dryer |
| Electricity | Furnished |
| Gas | Hardwood Floor |
| Laminate | Tile |
| Utilities Included | Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready | Wired For Internet |
Community
| Controlled Building | Intercom |
| Onsite Laundry | Security Cameras |
| Wall |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 25 Homer Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 45% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in West Cambridge.
Property Id: 100295 Seeking one roommate for a bright, well-sized private bedroom (17 ft x 16 ft) in a modern, top-floor 2-bedroom apartment in Cambridge. The bedroom features: * Large window with abundant natural light. * Double-sized closet. * Elegant French doors opening into a sunny, oversized living room. Hardwood floors throughout This is a bright and well-maintained condo in a professionally managed building. The apartment includes: * 2 bedrooms. * 1 private half bathroom. * 1 full bathroom with bathtub and shower. * Eat-in kitchen with kitchen island. * Dishwasher, disposal, full-size stove, microwave. * Generous counter and cabinet space. Utilities Included in Rent: Heat, electricity, and high-speed internet. Building Amenities: * Mobile-payment washer and dryer located just across the hallway. * Professionally managed condo association. * Unbeatable Location. Located just off Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge, this apartment offers both convenience and outdoor access: * 1-minute walk to Star Market grocery store. * 1-minute walk to MBTA bus routes 71 and 73 (approximately 10 minutes to Harvard Square). * 1-minute walk to Bluebikes bike-sharing station. * Excellent bike lanes and flat terrain for easy commuting. * Close to Fresh Pond Reservoir with beautiful recreational walking and running trails. * Nearby cafés and local favorites include Starbucks, Sofra Bakery, and Intelligentsia. Rental Details: * Background check required. * Security deposit required. * Single occupancy only. This is an excellent opportunity for a responsible roommate seeking a spacious room in a bright, well-located Cambridge apartment with utilities included.
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 25 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | West Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in West Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 25 Homer Ave cost about 45% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
West Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $3,005 |
| February 2026 | $3,051 |
| March 2026 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,142 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,433 |
| June 2024 | $2,740 |
| July 2024 | $2,493 |
| August 2024 | $2,400 |
| September 2024 | $2,475 |
| October 2024 | $2,500 |
| November 2024 | $2,500 |
| December 2024 | $2,500 |
| January 2025 | $2,593 |
| February 2025 | $2,650 |
| March 2025 | $2,700 |
| April 2025 | $2,762 |
| May 2025 | $2,860 |
| June 2025 | $2,812 |
| July 2025 | $2,822 |
| August 2025 | $2,776 |
| September 2025 | $2,765 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,900 |
| December 2025 | $2,875 |
| January 2026 | $2,867 |
| February 2026 | $2,810 |
| March 2026 | $2,812 |
| April 2026 | $2,900 |
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Can I afford to live at 25 Homer Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,599.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $1,599 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $2,250 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,599 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,399 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,599 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,399 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,399 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,299 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath |
Schools near 25 Homer Ave
Haggerty School
110 cushing st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A-
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start
478 western ave
brighton, MA, 2135
PKPublic
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
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Getting around Cambridge near 25 Homer Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 25 Homer Ave, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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