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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Gas fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Gas stove
- Bay window
- Living room
Location
252 Walden St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|Neighborhood Nine
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The Apartment Company LLC
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Property Overview
Located in a prime area, this pet-friendly residence features a fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, and gas fireplace, enhancing comfort and convenience. With 34 detailed photos available, potential renters can easily visualize the living space. Its value per square foot is in the 99.27 percentile compared to other local properties, reflecting strong market appeal.
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
More space- Fireplace
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 252 Walden St #1, Neighborhood Nine
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Fireplace |
| Hardwood Floor | Heat and Hot Water Included |
| Water and Sewer Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
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
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Parking
| Assigned Parking | Contact for Price |
|---|
Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 252 Walden St #1
Extra charming 1bd+/2bth duplex steps to Danehy Park. Heating and exclusive driveway with parking for two included! Unique single-family feel with over 1000 sf. Living room with gas fireplace, bay window, dining room, full bath, laundry, and a fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, disposal, and tin ceiling on the first level. Spiral stair to massive bedroom suite with bay window, office/den, and full bath on the second level. Small side patio. Perfect WFH setup. Walk to Fresh Pond, Porter, Harvard, the Red Line, and more!
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 252 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Neighborhood Nine |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Neighborhood Nine
1-bedroom apartments at 252 Walden St #1 cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Neighborhood Nine
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,986 |
| October 2023 | $3,000 |
| November 2023 | $2,987 |
| December 2023 | $2,966 |
| 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 | $3,116 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,800 |
| October 2023 | $2,805 |
| November 2023 | $2,784 |
| December 2023 | $2,782 |
| January 2024 | $2,762 |
| February 2024 | $2,700 |
| March 2024 | $2,796 |
| April 2024 | $2,912 |
| May 2024 | $2,950 |
| June 2024 | $2,960 |
| July 2024 | $2,969 |
| August 2024 | $2,900 |
| September 2024 | $2,898 |
| October 2024 | $2,853 |
| November 2024 | $2,917 |
| December 2024 | $2,889 |
| January 2025 | $2,908 |
| February 2025 | $2,842 |
| March 2025 | $2,851 |
| April 2025 | $3,000 |
| May 2025 | $2,981 |
| June 2025 | $2,942 |
| July 2025 | $2,919 |
| August 2025 | $2,900 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 252 Walden St #1?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$130,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $130,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,250.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,350 | 1 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,350 | 1 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,950 | 1 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,950 | 1 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,700 | 1 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 252 Walden St #1
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
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Haggerty School
110 cushing st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Neighborhood Nine | Cambridge, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Cambridge near 252 Walden St #1
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 252 Walden St #1, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
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
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
Other units at this address
252 Walden St, Cambridge, MA
252 Walden St Cambridge, MA
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1 Bed
2 Baths
$2,950
Assigned Parking • High Ceilings • Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher • Balcony • Ceiling Fan
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