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253 Kendall St253 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
| Monthly rent | $2,898–$5,776The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | Studio–2 |
| Baths | 1–2 |
| Sqft | 409–1,128 |
Studio 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 52 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 10 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02142 |
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- numerous amenities
Units
New Listing
308
Studio
1 Bath
$2,898
New Listing
1001
Studio
1 Bath
$2,913
New Listing
901
Studio
1 Bath
$2,988
Available
1201
Studio
1 Bath
$2,988
New Listing
1702
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,970
New Listing
1210
1 Bed
1 Bath
$4,005
New Listing
1310
1 Bed
1 Bath
$4,260
Available
805
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,971
Available
607
2 Beds
2 Baths
$5,181
Available
1207
2 Beds
2 Baths
$5,776
Amenities for 253 Kendall St
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
- Dogs Ok
- Cats Ok
- Carpet
Policies at 253 Kendall St
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
Dog Policy
Cat Policy
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About 253 Kendall St
Check out this fantastic property located at 253 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142, in the heart of Kendall Square! This property offers 51 units, with a range of bedroom options including studios, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedrooms, spanning from 409 to 1128 square feet. Residents can enjoy numerous amenities, including no broker's fee, as well as being close to top-rated schools, with 2 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school all boasting A- or higher ratings. Additional amenities include a prime location, and more. With its excellent location and range of amenities, this property is a great choice for anyone looking to live in the heart of Cambridge.
Address details
| Units | 52 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 10 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02142 |
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.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 91 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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 #308 cost about 2% less than the average rent price for studios in Kendall Square.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% higher than 1-bedrooms in Kendall Square.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 253 Kendall St #308 to be 15% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kendall Square.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,650 |
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $2,528 |
| January 2026 | $2,544 |
| February 2026 | $2,554 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,069 |
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $3,118 |
| January 2026 | $3,145 |
| February 2026 | $3,009 |
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Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
$118,020/yr
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,725 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,687 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $5,803 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,716 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,869 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,039 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,019 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $5,208 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| Last month | $4,998 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 253 Kendall St #308
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
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