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40 Bow St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Harvard Square
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 40 Bow St #1, Harvard Square
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
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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 40 Bow St #1
40 Bow St #1 cost $7,200 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment include but are not limited to: in-unit laundry. Located at 40 Bow St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, this unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on the average rent price of 3 bedrooms in Cambridge, renting this apartment is 60% more expensive per month.
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 40 Bow St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Harvard Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Harvard Square
3-bedroom apartments at 40 Bow St #1 cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Harvard Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,400 |
| 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 | $4,337 |
| January 2026 | $4,369 |
| February 2026 | $4,368 |
| March 2026 | $4,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,605 |
| April 2024 | $7,250 |
| May 2024 | $9,200 |
| June 2024 | $8,540 |
| July 2024 | $8,250 |
| August 2024 | $7,990 |
| September 2024 | $7,550 |
| October 2024 | $7,212 |
| November 2024 | $7,685 |
| December 2024 | $8,000 |
| January 2025 | $8,100 |
| February 2025 | $8,100 |
| April 2025 | $8,000 |
| May 2025 | $7,520 |
| June 2025 | $7,100 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$288,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $7,200 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $7,100 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $7,000 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $7,500 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $8,000 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $8,000 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $8,000 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $8,000 | 3 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $7,250 | 3 bed | 3 bath |
Schools near 40 Bow St #1
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Harvard 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 40 Bow St #1
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 40 Bow St #1, Cambridge
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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