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26 Jfk St #5, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Harvard Square
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Property Overview
Featuring spacious living areas and modern amenities, this residence offers an appealing lifestyle. It’s great for those seeking proximity to vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and educational institutions. Notable features include ample natural light, convenient in-building laundry facilities, and easy access to public transportation, making it a desirable option for a variety of buyers.
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
High school nearby- Images available
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Pet owners
Amenities for 26 Jfk St #5, Harvard Square
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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About 26 Jfk St #5
26 Jfk St #5 cost $3,300 per month. Located at 26 Jfk St #5, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, this unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Cambridge, renting this apartment is 4% more expensive per month.
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.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
- 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
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 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Harvard Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,025 |
| 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 | $3,144 |
| May 2026 | $3,162 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,450 |
| 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 | $3,310 |
| October 2025 | $3,396 |
| November 2025 | $3,375 |
| December 2025 | $3,384 |
| January 2026 | $3,400 |
| February 2026 | $3,368 |
| March 2026 | $3,392 |
| April 2026 | $3,400 |
| May 2026 | $3,372 |
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Can I afford to live at 26 Jfk St #5?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $132,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,400 | 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
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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