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About 521 Cambridge St #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 36% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in East Cambridge.
Very nice 1 bedroom in a great location in East Cambridge. Sunny apartment with tons of windows. Close to all the shops and restaurants in East Cambridge and Inman Square! (Reference #141276)
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 521 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- 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 | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 521 Cambridge St #2 cost about 36% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,947 |
| 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 | $3,113 |
| 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 | $3,112 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,288 |
| 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 | $3,553 |
| 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 | $3,430 |
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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 | $2,000 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,000 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,750 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,575 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,575 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,575 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,575 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,750 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 521 Cambridge 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
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 521 Cambridge St #2
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
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 521 Cambridge 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
Exceptional 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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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