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42 Jfk St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Harvard Square
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Amenities for 42 Jfk St, Harvard Square
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | High Ceilings |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer/Dryer Onsite |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry | Small Dogs Allowed |
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Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 42 Jfk St
Spacious, Graduate Student Friendly, Pet Friendly, 2nd Floor, 1BR/1BA in Harvard Square! This unit features high ceilings, lots of natural light, and an open floor plan, living room, decorative fireplace, large bedroom with ample closet space, modern, fully applianced kitchen, a modern bath, and laundry on site! PM will cover the Broker Fee and FMR is free!
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 42 Jfk St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Neighborhood | Harvard Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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1-bedroom apartments at 42 Jfk St cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Harvard Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,982 |
| December 2023 | $2,966 |
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,900 |
| December 2023 | $2,900 |
| January 2024 | $3,202 |
| February 2024 | $3,500 |
| March 2024 | $3,520 |
| April 2024 | $3,500 |
| May 2024 | $3,483 |
| June 2024 | $3,470 |
| July 2024 | $3,448 |
| August 2024 | $3,395 |
| September 2024 | $3,288 |
| October 2024 | $3,173 |
| November 2024 | $3,318 |
| December 2024 | $3,358 |
| January 2025 | $3,495 |
| February 2025 | $3,447 |
| March 2025 | $3,657 |
| April 2025 | $3,669 |
| May 2025 | $3,620 |
| June 2025 | $3,600 |
| July 2025 | $3,600 |
| August 2025 | $3,457 |
| September 2025 | $3,310 |
| October 2025 | $3,396 |
| November 2025 | $3,375 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $2,700 |
Schools near 42 Jfk St
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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 42 Jfk St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
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 42 Jfk St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several 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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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