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280 Brookline St #4L, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Cambridgeport
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Property Overview
280 Brookline St #4L offers a blend of convenient location, practical living, and appealing features that stand out for everyday use. The property’s strengths and notable details suggest it may be a strong fit for someone seeking comfortable urban living with easy access to nearby amenities and transit.
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
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 280 Brookline St #4L, Cambridgeport
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 280 Brookline St #4L
Sweet deal!
This listing is 17% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Cambridgeport.
2 bedroom apartment in a charming 4 story pre-war brick building in Cambridgeport. Steps to the Charles River. All hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen. 12 minute walk to the Central Sq T-Stop. Laundry is in the basement. (Reference #137936)
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 280 Brookline Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
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
Address details
| Neighborhood | Cambridgeport |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Cambridgeport
2-bedroom apartments at 280 Brookline St #4L cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Cambridgeport
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,766 |
| August 2024 | $3,740 |
| September 2024 | $3,737 |
| October 2024 | $3,643 |
| November 2024 | $3,573 |
| December 2024 | $3,520 |
| January 2025 | $3,598 |
| February 2025 | $3,661 |
| March 2025 | $3,702 |
| April 2025 | $3,739 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,760 |
| July 2025 | $3,736 |
| August 2025 | $3,795 |
| September 2025 | $3,745 |
| October 2025 | $3,666 |
| November 2025 | $3,608 |
| December 2025 | $3,600 |
| January 2026 | $3,615 |
| February 2026 | $3,646 |
| March 2026 | $3,819 |
| April 2026 | $3,980 |
| May 2026 | $3,952 |
| June 2026 | $3,902 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,566 |
| August 2024 | $3,552 |
| September 2024 | $3,513 |
| October 2024 | $3,407 |
| November 2024 | $3,385 |
| December 2024 | $3,418 |
| January 2025 | $4,090 |
| February 2025 | $4,197 |
| March 2025 | $4,317 |
| April 2025 | $4,204 |
| May 2025 | $4,313 |
| June 2025 | $4,368 |
| July 2025 | $4,147 |
| August 2025 | $4,348 |
| September 2025 | $4,255 |
| October 2025 | $4,033 |
| November 2025 | $4,060 |
| December 2025 | $4,000 |
| January 2026 | $3,945 |
| February 2026 | $3,912 |
| March 2026 | $4,261 |
| April 2026 | $4,266 |
| May 2026 | $4,301 |
| June 2026 | $4,243 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$140,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 months ago | $4,000 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $4,000 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $4,000 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,850 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,000 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,000 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,300 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,300 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,800 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 280 Brookline St #4L
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
Getting around Cambridge near 280 Brookline St #4L
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
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 280 Brookline St #4L, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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
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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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