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253 Kendall St
253 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$2,916–$5,251The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
BedsStudio–2
Baths1–2
Sqft–
modified
5+ Days Ago

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • numerous amenities

Units

253 Kendall St Cambridge, MA

Available

801

Studio

1 Bath

$2,916

Listed on 09/05/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 92
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003413

Available

1001

Studio

1 Bath

$3,134

Listed on 10/21/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 46
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003195

Available

1004

Studio

1 Bath

$3,154

Listed on 10/14/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 53
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003384

Available

1201

Studio

1 Bath

$3,184

Listed on 10/30/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 37
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003239

Available

1202

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,361

Listed on 10/30/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 37
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003287

Available

402

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,679

Listed on 10/21/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 46
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003406

Available

1006

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,029

Listed on 10/21/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 46
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003368

Available

1106

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,054

Listed on 10/21/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 46
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003148

Available

1306

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,104

Listed on 10/21/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 46
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003250

Available

1702

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,104

Listed on 10/21/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 46
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003361

Available

808

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,244

Listed on 09/04/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 93
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003408

Available

207

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,476

Listed on 10/30/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 37
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081413270816

Available

1007

2 Beds

2 Baths

$5,151

Listed on 10/30/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 37
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003132

Available

1605

2 Beds

2 Baths

$5,251

Listed on 10/30/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 37
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081412003157

Amenities for 253 Kendall St

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
Unit Amenities
  • Carpet

Policies at 253 Kendall St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 253 Kendall St

HomeApartments in CambridgeKendall Square 253 Kendall St #1605, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Check out this fantastic property located at 253 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142, in the heart of Kendall Square! This property offers 39 units, with a range of bedroom options including studios, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedrooms. Residents can enjoy numerous amenities, including no broker's fee, as well as proximity to top-rated schools with A- or higher ratings. The property is also within walking distance to public transportation, making commuting a breeze. Other amenities include a convenient location, nearby shops and restaurants, and a vibrant community. With its excellent location and range of amenities, this property is a great choice for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to call home. Currently, there are active units ready for occupancy.

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Address details

Units39
Units available14
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02142

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 253 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Cambridge

Studio apartments at 253 Kendall St #1605 cost about 1% more than the average rent price for studios in Kendall Square.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% higher than 1-bedrooms in Kendall Square.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 253 Kendall St #1605 to be 14% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kendall Square.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Kendall Square
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,567
January 2024$2,583
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Kendall Square
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$3,173
January 2024$3,125
February 2024$2,882
March 2024$3,044
April 2024$2,921
May 2024$2,942
June 2024$2,913
July 2024$2,905
August 2024$2,973
September 2024$3,035
October 2024$3,005
November 2024$3,109
December 2024$3,004
January 2025$3,107
February 2025$3,107
March 2025$2,987
April 2025$2,926
May 2025$3,131
June 2025$3,245
July 2025$3,181
August 2025$3,185
September 2025$3,153
October 2025$3,133
November 2025$3,116

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 253 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA.
2 months ago$3,5661 bed1 bath
2 months ago$5,3622 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,095Studio1 bath
2 months ago$4,5972 bed2 bath
2 months ago$2,905Studio1 bath
3 months ago$4,3171 bed1 bath
3 months ago$4,9962 bed2 bath
3 months ago$3,9581 bed1 bath
3 months ago$4,3472 bed2 bath

Schools near 253 Kendall St #1605

Kennedy-Longfellow School

158 spring st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B

Fletcher-Maynard Academy

225 windsor st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B

King Open School

850 cambridge st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-

Amigos School

15 upton st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-8Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 253 Kendall St

Walking

10/10
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

10/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 253 Kendall St, Cambridge

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 253 Kendall St

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