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- Hardwood floors
- Central ac
- Newer bathroom
- Newer kitchen
Location
26 Jfk St #5, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Harvard Square
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Property Overview
Located in a prime area of Cambridge, this property features hardwood floors, central air conditioning, and updated kitchen and bathroom amenities. Great for those seeking modern comforts combined with urban living, it offers easy access to local attractions and transportation. Nearby parks and vibrant community spaces further enhance the appeal, creating a dynamic living environment.
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Amenities for 26 Jfk St #5, Harvard Square
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
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 |
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Cat policy
| Allowed |
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About 26 Jfk St #5
1 bedroom, 1 bath with hardwood floors, central AC, newer kitchen & bathroom, epicenter of Harvard Square. Coin-op laundry on site. (Reference #180838)
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 26 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, US compares to other nearby properties.
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- Images available
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Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Harvard Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Harvard Square
1-bedroom apartments at 26 Jfk St #5 cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Harvard Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,995 |
| 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 | $3,113 |
| September 2025 | $3,041 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,700 |
| October 2023 | $2,700 |
| November 2023 | $2,800 |
| December 2023 | $2,900 |
| January 2024 | $3,202 |
| February 2024 | $3,500 |
| March 2024 | $3,520 |
| April 2024 | $3,500 |
| May 2024 | $3,483 |
| June 2024 | $3,470 |
| July 2024 | $3,448 |
| August 2024 | $3,395 |
| September 2024 | $3,288 |
| October 2024 | $3,173 |
| November 2024 | $3,318 |
| December 2024 | $3,358 |
| January 2025 | $3,495 |
| February 2025 | $3,447 |
| March 2025 | $3,657 |
| April 2025 | $3,669 |
| May 2025 | $3,620 |
| June 2025 | $3,600 |
| July 2025 | $3,600 |
| August 2025 | $3,457 |
| September 2025 | $3,266 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $136,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,995 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,850 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 26 Jfk St #5
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Harvard Square | Cambridge, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Cambridge near 26 Jfk St #5
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
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 26 Jfk St #5, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several 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 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
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
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Whitney's Cafe Inc
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Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar
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Mike's Pastry
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Le Macaron French Pastries
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Sweet Cupcakes
0 Brattle St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
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Milk Bar
3 Brattle St
Holyoke Center South
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Eliot Street Plaza
Playa Bowls
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Oggi Gourmet
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Whole Heart Provisions
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Chutney's
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