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Highlights
- Beautiful hardwood floors
- Gas heat
- Walker's paradise
- No smoking
- Large backyard
Location
291 Elm St #2, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Inman Square
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Amenities for 291 Elm St #2, Inman Square
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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
No pets allowed.
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About 291 Elm St #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 19% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in Inman Square.
Charming upper unit of a 2-family house in Wellington-Harrington and Inman Square neighborhood of Cambridge Available - MOVE-IN DATE HAS SOME FLEXIBILITY. Available 4/1/25, 5/1/25, or 6/1/25 - - Within a 2-family house in Inman Square / Wellington-Harrington neighborhood of Cambridge. - Layout with 4 bedrooms/1 bath or 3 bedrooms and a living room. - A+ location! Walk score of 97 out of 100! Walker's paradise. - Within walking distance of MIT, Central Square, Kendall Square, Harvard, Inman Square, Technology Square, Union Square, Lechmere, red line and green line trains, buses, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, etc. - Beautiful Hardwood floors throughout the unit. - Very clean and tidy. - Located on a quiet, one-way street off of Cambridge Street. - Free laundry. - Gas heat. - Basement available for additional storage. - Plenty of space to store bicycles, etc. - Great and large backyard to enjoy and large area available for gardening. - No smoking, drugs or pets. - Utilities: Tenant Pays Gas and Electric. - Broker Fee: Tenant Pays.
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 291 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- 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 grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Inman Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Inman Square
4-bedroom apartments at 291 Elm St #2 cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Inman Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $4,900 |
| October 2023 | $4,850 |
| November 2023 | $4,925 |
| December 2023 | $5,000 |
| January 2024 | $4,975 |
| February 2024 | $4,912 |
| March 2024 | $4,855 |
| April 2024 | $4,968 |
| May 2024 | $4,924 |
| June 2024 | $4,992 |
| July 2024 | $4,850 |
| August 2024 | $4,897 |
| September 2024 | $5,000 |
| October 2024 | $5,075 |
| November 2024 | $4,988 |
| December 2024 | $4,998 |
| January 2025 | $4,990 |
| February 2025 | $4,993 |
| March 2025 | $5,365 |
| April 2025 | $5,250 |
| May 2025 | $5,190 |
| June 2025 | $5,234 |
| July 2025 | $5,210 |
| August 2025 | $5,205 |
| September 2025 | $5,100 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $6,500 |
| October 2023 | $5,475 |
| November 2023 | $6,000 |
| December 2023 | $6,000 |
| January 2024 | $5,375 |
| February 2024 | $4,700 |
| March 2024 | $4,700 |
| April 2024 | $4,700 |
| May 2024 | $4,750 |
| June 2024 | $4,790 |
| July 2024 | $4,850 |
| August 2024 | $4,800 |
| September 2024 | $4,800 |
| October 2024 | $4,900 |
| November 2024 | $4,840 |
| February 2025 | $4,900 |
| March 2025 | $4,750 |
| April 2025 | $4,750 |
| May 2025 | $4,710 |
| June 2025 | $4,731 |
| July 2025 | $5,210 |
| August 2025 | $5,200 |
| September 2025 | $5,200 |
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Can I afford to live at 291 Elm St #2?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 0 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,500 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,500 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 291 Elm St #2
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood
Inman 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 291 Elm St #2
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
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 291 Elm St #2, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
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
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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