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42 Jefferson St, Cambridge MA 02141, USA|Wellington - Harrington
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Amenities for 42 Jefferson St, Wellington - Harrington
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
| Central Heat | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Storage |
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One-time.
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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 42 Jefferson St
First time on the rental market, this top-floor unit offers a great layout and recent energy-efficient updates. Available August 1 or September 1 Walk Score 96 – easy access to public transportation Close to Lechmere, Kendall Square, Inman Square, and Union Square Near shops, dining, and parks Unit Features 3 bedrooms Hardwood floors throughout Spacious, open layout Eat-in kitchen with gas stove In-unit laundry Tiled full bath Parking & Storage Garage parking space Exclusive use of right side of driveway Pull-down attic access Dedicated basement storage Recent Updates 2024 heat pump system (efficient heating & cooling) 2023 spray foam attic insulation 2018 hot water tank Listed by owner. No fee for direct applicants; broker cooperation considered.
Lease Terms
1 yearAddress details
| Neighborhood | Wellington - Harrington |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02141 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Wellington - Harrington
3-bedroom apartments at 42 Jefferson St cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Wellington - Harrington
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,549 |
| April 2026 | $4,583 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,900 |
| June 2024 | $3,760 |
| July 2024 | $3,925 |
| August 2024 | $3,720 |
| September 2024 | $3,918 |
| October 2024 | $4,256 |
| November 2024 | $4,058 |
| December 2024 | $3,983 |
| January 2025 | $4,260 |
| February 2025 | $4,100 |
| March 2025 | $4,420 |
| April 2025 | $4,450 |
| May 2025 | $4,465 |
| June 2025 | $4,412 |
| July 2025 | $4,396 |
| August 2025 | $4,246 |
| September 2025 | $4,192 |
| October 2025 | $4,352 |
| November 2025 | $4,197 |
| December 2025 | $4,057 |
| January 2026 | $4,300 |
| February 2026 | $4,330 |
| March 2026 | $4,642 |
| April 2026 | $4,600 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,125 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,125 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,125 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 42 Jefferson St
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
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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
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood
Wellington - Harrington | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge MA 02141 near 42 Jefferson St
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 42 Jefferson St, Cambridge MA 02141
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of 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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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