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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Modern fully applianced kitchen
- Laundry
Location
51 Porter Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United States|Porter Square
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Property Overview
A modern fully applianced kitchen and convenient laundry facilities enhance the property's appeal. It's great for those seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle with nearby access to amenities and public transportation. The overall combination of features supports a comfortable and efficient living experience in a desirable area.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Covered parking- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 51 Porter Road, Porter Square
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Garage Attached | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Apartments in CambridgePorter Square 51 Porter Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United States
Apartments in CambridgePorter Square 51 Porter Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United States
Sweet deal!
This listing is 11% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in Porter Square.
Incredible location 3 min walk to the Porter T - basically 2 blocks. The apartment has 4 equal sized bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, 2 porches, a modern fully applianced kitchen. Video walkthrough available.
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 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Porter Square
4-bedroom apartments at 51 Porter Road cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $5,000 |
| January 2024 | $4,975 |
| February 2024 | $4,912 |
| March 2024 | $4,855 |
| April 2024 | $4,968 |
| May 2024 | $4,924 |
| June 2024 | $4,992 |
| July 2024 | $4,850 |
| August 2024 | $4,897 |
| September 2024 | $5,000 |
| October 2024 | $5,075 |
| November 2024 | $4,988 |
| December 2024 | $4,998 |
| January 2025 | $4,990 |
| February 2025 | $4,993 |
| March 2025 | $5,365 |
| April 2025 | $5,250 |
| May 2025 | $5,190 |
| June 2025 | $5,234 |
| July 2025 | $5,210 |
| August 2025 | $5,205 |
| September 2025 | $5,100 |
| October 2025 | $5,092 |
| November 2025 | $5,030 |
| December 2025 | $5,147 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,175 |
| January 2024 | $4,562 |
| February 2024 | $4,950 |
| March 2024 | $4,950 |
| April 2024 | $4,899 |
| May 2024 | $4,966 |
| June 2024 | $4,960 |
| July 2024 | $4,854 |
| August 2024 | $4,920 |
| September 2024 | $4,972 |
| October 2024 | $4,988 |
| November 2024 | $4,622 |
| December 2024 | $4,881 |
| January 2025 | $4,915 |
| February 2025 | $4,956 |
| March 2025 | $5,480 |
| April 2025 | $5,150 |
| May 2025 | $5,000 |
| June 2025 | $4,993 |
| July 2025 | $5,002 |
| August 2025 | $5,239 |
| September 2025 | $5,065 |
| October 2025 | $5,098 |
| November 2025 | $5,288 |
| December 2025 | $5,444 |
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Can I afford to live at 51 Porter Road?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$199,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $199,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,975.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 51 Porter Road
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 51 Porter Road
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
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 51 Porter Road, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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