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- Stainless steel appliances
- Central ac and heat
- Recently upgraded kitchen
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51 5th St #2, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA|East Cambridge
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Amenities for 51 5th St #2, East Cambridge
Features
| Air Conditioning | Electricity |
| Furnished | Gas |
| Water |
Appliances
| Microwave | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable | Wired For Internet |
Community
| Onsite Laundry | Sewage |
Services
| Garbage |
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Property details
| Lease terms | 6+ months |
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About 51 5th St #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 55% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in East Cambridge.
Property Id: 1340545 A 3B1B unit perfect to call home. You can’t bear this location! With easy access to Kendall Square, MIT and on route of bus 69, amazing local restaurants and nearby all major routes! AC is installed during hot summer months at no extra cost and covered in the rent.
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 51 5th St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02141 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in East Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 51 5th St #2 cost about 55% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,100 |
| July 2026 | $3,075 |
| August 2026 | $3,110 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $3,530 |
| October 2024 | $3,437 |
| November 2024 | $3,387 |
| December 2024 | $3,310 |
| January 2025 | $3,250 |
| February 2025 | $3,417 |
| March 2025 | $3,449 |
| April 2025 | $3,556 |
| May 2025 | $3,438 |
| June 2025 | $3,372 |
| July 2025 | $3,442 |
| August 2025 | $3,553 |
| September 2025 | $3,528 |
| October 2025 | $3,280 |
| November 2025 | $3,192 |
| December 2025 | $3,224 |
| January 2026 | $3,165 |
| February 2026 | $3,261 |
| March 2026 | $3,513 |
| April 2026 | $3,551 |
| May 2026 | $3,490 |
| June 2026 | $3,528 |
| July 2026 | $3,548 |
| August 2026 | $3,765 |
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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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 51 5th St #2
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood
East Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 51 5th St #2
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
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 51 5th St #2, Cambridge
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
9/10
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
9/10
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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