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Highlights
- Modern fully applianced kitchen
- Laundry
Location
51 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|Porter Square
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Property Overview
Modern living is supported by a fully applianced kitchen and in‑unit laundry, adding everyday convenience and functionality. Overall advantages include updated amenities and practical features that simplify daily routines while enhancing comfort.
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
Images available- Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 51 Porter Rd, Porter Square
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 51 Porter Rd
ZMP101894814 - 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
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
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 Rd cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $5,000 |
| 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 | $5,163 |
| January 2026 | $5,281 |
| February 2026 | $5,332 |
| March 2026 | $5,362 |
| April 2026 | $5,431 |
| May 2026 | $5,445 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $4,954 |
| 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 | $5,366 |
| January 2026 | $5,494 |
| February 2026 | $5,142 |
| March 2026 | $5,481 |
| April 2026 | $5,612 |
| May 2026 | $5,017 |
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Can I afford to live at 51 Porter Rd?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$220,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $220,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $5,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $5,500 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,975 | 4 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 51 Porter Rd
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 Rd
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 Rd, 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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