5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Large living area
- Newly renovated
- Waterfront
- Brand new stainless steel appliances
- Updated kitchen and bath
Location
38a Gibson St #5, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|West Cambridge
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Property Overview
Located in a desirable area, this residence features hardwood floors, a large living area, and a newly renovated waterfront setting. With updated kitchen and bath facilities and brand new stainless steel appliances, it offers modern conveniences. Its value per square foot places it in the 71.51 percentile compared to other properties nearby, reflecting a strong investment opportunity.
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
More space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 38A Gibson St #5, West Cambridge
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 38A Gibson St #5
Gorgeous newly renovated 1 bed available now in west Cambridge! Unit features brand new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath, large living area, common yard space great for gatherings! Contact for more info, video tour available upon request. Disclaimer: Convenient to the Back Bay, South End, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, North End, Fenway, Kenmore, Audubon Circle, West End, Sowa, Mission Hill, Chinatown, Leather District, Downtown, Financial, Waterfront, Seaport, Charlestown, Prudential, Copley, Commons, Garden, Park, MBTA Line, Orange, Red, Green, Silver, Tufts, Boston Medical Center/BU Dental (BMC), Dana Farber, Childrens, New England Medical Center (NEMC), Medicine, Brigham Womens, General, MGH, Beth Israel Hospital, BIDMC, Harvard, Longwood Area, Northeastern, NEU, Wentworth Institute Technology, MIT, Mass College of Art, Pharmacy, mcphs, Berklee Music, Architectural, Conservatory, Emerson, School of Law, MFA, Museum Fine Arts, Fisher, Simmons, Emmanuel, Suffolk, Boston University, BU, Tufts, Wheelock, Optometry, Symphony Availability is subject to change without notice. Please call for most up-to-date results. Fee Disclosure: Application Fee: $35 First Month Rent: $2,900 Security Deposit: $2,900
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 38A Gibson St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | West Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in West Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 38A Gibson St #5 cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
West Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,992 |
| March 2024 | $2,979 |
| April 2024 | $2,974 |
| May 2024 | $3,008 |
| 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 | $3,000 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,650 |
| March 2024 | $2,700 |
| April 2024 | $2,698 |
| May 2024 | $2,433 |
| June 2024 | $2,740 |
| July 2024 | $2,493 |
| August 2024 | $2,400 |
| September 2024 | $2,475 |
| October 2024 | $2,500 |
| November 2024 | $2,500 |
| December 2024 | $2,500 |
| January 2025 | $2,593 |
| February 2025 | $2,650 |
| March 2025 | $2,700 |
| April 2025 | $2,762 |
| May 2025 | $2,860 |
| June 2025 | $2,812 |
| July 2025 | $2,822 |
| August 2025 | $2,776 |
| September 2025 | $2,765 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,900 |
| December 2025 | $2,875 |
| January 2026 | $2,900 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $116,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 38A Gibson St #5
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Haggerty School
110 cushing st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A-
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
West Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near 38a Gibson St #5
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 38a Gibson St #5, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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38A Gibson St, Cambridge, MA
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Hardwood Floor • Outdoor Space
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