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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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One-time. Refundable.
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Property details
| Lease terms | 6+ months |
|---|
About 51 5th St #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 54% 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.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.9 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.6 miles away
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 54% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,958 |
| 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 | $3,118 |
| September 2026 | $3,155 |
| October 2026 | $3,221 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,406 |
| 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 | $3,768 |
| September 2026 | $3,803 |
| October 2026 | $3,768 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$68,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,700.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,700 | 1 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
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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MANGO
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K&G Fashion Superstore
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Marshalls
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Kids Foot Locker
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Curio Coffee
441 Cambridge St
Starbucks
14 McGrath Hwy
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
14 McGrath Hwy
Dunkin'
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Bom Dough Cafe-Lechmere
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Tavern in the Square Management Co LLC
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Bambara Kitchen & Bar
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Swan
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Vincent's
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Glass House
450 Kendall St
RJ Gourmet
441 Cambridge St
Petsi Pies
594 Cambridge St
New Deal Fish Market
622 Cambridge St
Central Bakery
732 Cambridge St
Royal Pastry Shop
738 Cambridge St
Silva Park
Gold Star Mothers Park
Gore Park
Gore Street (Simoni) Rink
Hurly Street/VFW Playground
Skampa
424 Cambridge St
Clover Food Lab
1075 St
Le's Sushi Bar & Restaurant
425 Cambridge St
Arams House of Pizza
345 Cambridge St
Courthouse Fish Market
498 Cambridge St
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