5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Nearby restaurants
- Easy access
Location
51 5th St #1, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA|East Cambridge
Tour 51 5th St #1
Contact
Nearby rentals
Renter hub
Property management
Apartments for rent BostonApartments for rent CambridgeApartments for rent Neighborhood NineApartments for rent SomervilleApartments for rent MedfordApartments for rent BrooklineApartments for rent Mid-CambridgeApartments for rent CommonwealthApartments for rent Back BayApartments for rent Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodApartments for rent Oak SquareApartments for rent East CambridgeApartments for rent St. Elizabeth'sApartments for rent North AllstonApartments for rent RiversideApartments Near Me
Houses for rent CambridgeHouses for rent NewtonHouses for rent BostonHouses for rent BrooklineHouses for rent Washington SquareHouses for rent CommonwealthHouses for rent SomervilleHouses for rent South EndHouses for rent WorcesterHouses for rent D Street - West BroadwayHouses for rent HamptonHouses for rent Watertown TownHouses for rent QuincyHouses for rent WalthamHouses for rent City PointHouses for rent near me
Amenities for 51 5th St #1, East Cambridge
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Electricity |
| Gas | Hardwood Floor |
| Water |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable | Cable Ready |
| Internet |
Building
| Sewage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Advertisement
About 51 5th St #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 54% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in East Cambridge.
Property Id: 1587090 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 |
Get the latest listings anytime, anywhere
Receive similar listings in the area, download our app, and more.
Rent trends in East Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 51 5th St #1 cost about 54% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,986 |
| October 2023 | $3,000 |
| November 2023 | $2,987 |
| 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 | $3,116 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,499 |
| October 2023 | $3,465 |
| November 2023 | $3,484 |
| December 2023 | $3,493 |
| January 2024 | $3,476 |
| February 2024 | $3,342 |
| March 2024 | $3,293 |
| April 2024 | $3,377 |
| May 2024 | $3,427 |
| June 2024 | $3,531 |
| July 2024 | $3,503 |
| August 2024 | $3,535 |
| 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 | $3,552 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 51 5th St #1?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$66,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,650.
For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator.
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 months ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 51 5th St #1
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
Advertisement
Internet available near 51 5th St #1
Neighborhood
East Cambridge | 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 51 5th 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
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 #1, 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
Explore the area around 51 5th St #1
The Brothers Market
414 Cambridge St
Luigi's Variety
520 Cambridge St
Albert's Market
638 Cambridge St
Millers River Apartments
15 Lambert St
Star Market
14 McGrath Hwy
Foot Locker
100 Cambridgeside Place
K&G Fashion Superstore
14 McGrath Hwy
Marshalls
22 McGrath Hwy
REI
181 Morgan Ave
American Eagle Store
100 Cambridgeside Pl
Curio Coffee
441 Cambridge St
Dunkin'
14 McGrath Hwy
Starbucks
14 McGrath Hwy
Starbucks
11 1st St
Tasin & Coffee Express
766 Cambridge St
Tavern in the Square Management Co LLC
22 McGrath Hwy
Bambara Kitchen & Bar
25 Edwin H Land Blvd
Swan
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Vincent's
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Area Four
500 Technology Sq
Petsi Pies
594 Cambridge St
Central Bakery
732 Cambridge St
Royal Pastry Shop
738 Cambridge St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe Cambridge Crossing
210 Jacobs St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
318 3rd St
Silva Park
Gore Playground
Gold Star Mothers Park
Simoni Memorial Rink
Hurley Park
Skampa
424 Cambridge St
Le's Sushi Bar & Restaurant
425 Cambridge St
Arams House of Pizza
345 Cambridge St
Courthouse Fish Market
498 Cambridge St
Clover Food Lab
1075 St
Cambridge St @ Sciarappa St
Harvard Square - Lechmere Station
Cambridge St @ Sciarappa St
Harvard Square - Lechmere Station
Cambridge St @ Sixth St
Harvard Square - Lechmere Station
Cambridge St @ Sixth St
Harvard Square - Lechmere Station
McGrath Hwy @ Twin City Plaza
Arlington Center - Lechmere Station, Clarendon Hill or Arlington Center - Lechmere Station, Clarendon Hill - Lechmere Station
North Station
Fitchburg Line, Haverhill Line, Lowell Line, Newburyport/Rockport Line
Back Bay
Framingham/Worcester Line, Framingham/Worcester Line
Back Bay
Orange Line, Foxboro Event Service, Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Orange Line
Back Bay
Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Back Bay
Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Lechmere
Green Line B, Green Line C, Green Line D, Green Line E
Lechmere
Green Line B, Green Line C, Green Line D, Green Line E
Kendall/MIT
Red Line
Kendall/MIT
Red Line
East Somerville
Green Line B, Green Line C, Green Line D, Green Line E
Other units at this address
51 5th St, Cambridge, MA
51 5th St Cambridge, MA
Occupied
1 Bed, 1 Bath
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,600
Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Air Conditioning • Central Heat • Microwave
Occupied
3 Beds, 1 Bath
3 Beds
1 Bath
$2,700
On-Site Laundry
Occupied
2R
3 Beds
1 Bath
$2,750
Â
Occupied
--2#
3 Beds
1 Bath
$3,000
Â
Compare similar properties nearby
Parkway Apartments
Our team has verified this companyUpper Washington - Spring Street • 1555 Vfw Pkwy
1 Bed
N/A
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Residences @ Malden Station
Our team has verified this companyMalden Center • 138 Pleasant St
Studio
N/A
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Harbor Point
Our team has verified this companyColumbia Point • 24 Oyster Bay Rd
1 Bed
$2,033–$2,855
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Stony Brook Commons
Our team has verified this companyMetropolitan Hill - Beach Street • 390 Blue Ledge Dr
Studio–1 Bed
$1,703–$2,328
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
One Webster
Our team has verified this companyBroadway • 1 Webster Ave
Studio–1 Bed
N/A
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
20 Howell St #A, Boston, MA, 02125
Our team has verified this companyColumbia Point • 20 Howell St #A
2 Beds
$1,300
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Parkway Apartments
Our team has verified this companyUpper Washington - Spring Street • 1555 Vfw Pkwy
1 Bed
N/A
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Residences @ Malden Station
Our team has verified this companyMalden Center • 138 Pleasant St
Studio
N/A
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Harbor Point
Our team has verified this companyColumbia Point • 24 Oyster Bay Rd
1 Bed
$2,033–$2,855
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Stony Brook Commons
Our team has verified this companyMetropolitan Hill - Beach Street • 390 Blue Ledge Dr
Studio–1 Bed
$1,703–$2,328
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
One Webster
Our team has verified this companyBroadway • 1 Webster Ave
Studio–1 Bed
N/A
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
20 Howell St #A, Boston, MA, 02125
Our team has verified this companyColumbia Point • 20 Howell St #A
2 Beds
$1,300
Based on a 12-month lease.- cats ok
- on-site laundry
- fitness center
Check availability
Homes in East Cambridge
Advertisement