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- With a dishwasher
- Recent renovation
- Modern eat-in kitchen
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279 Pearl St #3L, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Cambridgeport
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Amenities for 279 Pearl St #3L, Cambridgeport
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| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 279 Pearl St #3L
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Cambridgeport.
Cambridgeport 3 bedroom 1 bathroom on the 3rd floor of a multi-family home in Cambridgeport. Recent renovation. Tons of space. Modern eat-in kitchen with a dishwasher. Walk to Central Square in 10 minutes. Utilities are extra. (Reference #128502)
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 279 Pearl Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, US compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Cambridgeport |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Cambridgeport
3-bedroom apartments at 279 Pearl St #3L cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Cambridgeport
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,350 |
| January 2024 | $4,362 |
| February 2024 | $4,350 |
| March 2024 | $4,370 |
| April 2024 | $4,400 |
| May 2024 | $4,358 |
| June 2024 | $4,350 |
| July 2024 | $4,368 |
| August 2024 | $4,344 |
| September 2024 | $4,375 |
| October 2024 | $4,325 |
| November 2024 | $4,378 |
| December 2024 | $4,247 |
| January 2025 | $4,425 |
| February 2025 | $4,449 |
| March 2025 | $4,397 |
| April 2025 | $4,386 |
| May 2025 | $4,350 |
| June 2025 | $4,300 |
| July 2025 | $4,290 |
| August 2025 | $4,304 |
| September 2025 | $4,319 |
| October 2025 | $4,310 |
| November 2025 | $4,305 |
| December 2025 | $4,350 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,500 |
| January 2024 | $4,450 |
| February 2024 | $4,275 |
| March 2024 | $4,260 |
| April 2024 | $4,256 |
| May 2024 | $4,100 |
| June 2024 | $4,030 |
| July 2024 | $4,006 |
| August 2024 | $4,000 |
| September 2024 | $4,003 |
| October 2024 | $4,000 |
| November 2024 | $3,997 |
| December 2024 | $3,900 |
| January 2025 | $4,412 |
| February 2025 | $4,412 |
| March 2025 | $4,410 |
| April 2025 | $4,425 |
| May 2025 | $4,490 |
| June 2025 | $4,387 |
| July 2025 | $4,330 |
| August 2025 | $4,435 |
| September 2025 | $4,500 |
| October 2025 | $4,500 |
| November 2025 | $4,500 |
| December 2025 | $4,500 |
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Can I afford to live at 279 Pearl St #3L?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $159,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,975.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $3,975 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,500 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,300 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,500 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,875 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,875 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 279 Pearl St #3L
Morse School
40 granite st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Cambridgeport | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near 279 Pearl St #3L
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
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 279 Pearl St #3L, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
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
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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