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297 Elm St #3, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Inman Square
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Amenities for 297 Elm St #3, Inman Square
Apartment Amenities
| Office |
Appliances
| Gas Range | In-Unit Laundry |
| Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 297 Elm St #3
Sweet deal!
This listing is 21% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Inman Square.
Top floor one bedroom, one bath apartment w/ *bonus* home office. Fresh paint throughout and new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the bedroom and office. Modern bathroom. Tons of natural lighting throughout, with plenty of closet space. Brand new gas stove in the kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer (washer dryer left by previous tenant- landlord is not responsible for repairs/replacement). Convenient East Cambridge/Inman Square location- just blocks to some of the best restaurants and coffee shops in Cambridge and just 1/4 mile to the new Union Square Green Line T-stop. Lease Terms: * Available NOW for a lease running through 8/31/2027 w/ an option to renew. * Utilities - Tenants pay for gas and electric. Owner pays for water/sewer. * Pets - One cat considered on a case-by-case basis. No dogs. * Move-in Costs: first, last months rent, and a security deposit due at lease signing. Broker fee paid by Landlord. * Laundry - Hookups BUT the previous Tenant has left a washer/dryer
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 297 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Inman Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Inman Square
1-bedroom apartments at 297 Elm St #3 cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Inman Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,017 |
| 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 | $3,155 |
| June 2026 | $3,117 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,650 |
| July 2024 | $2,606 |
| August 2024 | $2,640 |
| September 2024 | $2,462 |
| October 2024 | $2,450 |
| November 2024 | $2,450 |
| December 2024 | $2,431 |
| January 2025 | $2,547 |
| February 2025 | $2,648 |
| March 2025 | $2,642 |
| April 2025 | $2,647 |
| May 2025 | $2,650 |
| June 2025 | $2,637 |
| July 2025 | $2,690 |
| August 2025 | $2,714 |
| September 2025 | $2,475 |
| October 2025 | $2,439 |
| November 2025 | $2,156 |
| December 2025 | $2,897 |
| January 2026 | $2,945 |
| February 2026 | $2,945 |
| March 2026 | $2,923 |
| April 2026 | $2,910 |
| May 2026 | $2,853 |
| June 2026 | $2,895 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 297 Elm St #3
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
Getting around Cambridge near 297 Elm St #3
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 297 Elm St #3, 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
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
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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