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540 Cambridge St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA|East Cambridge
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Property Overview
Offering a blend of modern amenities and convenient location, this property highlights features such as spacious living areas and updated fixtures. It is great for those seeking easy access to public transportation and nearby shopping and dining options. The combination of these elements creates an appealing option for individuals looking for urban living in a vibrant community.
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
Middle school nearby- Less expensive
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Great for
Eco living
Social life
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 540 Cambridge St #3
Sweet deal!
This listing is 37% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in East Cambridge.
540 Cambridge St #3 cost $2,500 per month. Located at 540 Cambridge St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA, this unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Cambridge, renting this apartment is 31% cheaper per month.
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 540 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- 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
2-bedroom apartments at 540 Cambridge St #3 cost about 37% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,691 |
| December 2023 | $3,717 |
| January 2024 | $3,775 |
| February 2024 | $3,750 |
| March 2024 | $3,709 |
| April 2024 | $3,768 |
| May 2024 | $3,816 |
| June 2024 | $3,800 |
| July 2024 | $3,775 |
| August 2024 | $3,740 |
| September 2024 | $3,737 |
| October 2024 | $3,643 |
| November 2024 | $3,573 |
| December 2024 | $3,520 |
| January 2025 | $3,598 |
| February 2025 | $3,661 |
| March 2025 | $3,702 |
| April 2025 | $3,739 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,760 |
| July 2025 | $3,736 |
| August 2025 | $3,795 |
| September 2025 | $3,745 |
| October 2025 | $3,666 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,268 |
| December 2023 | $4,246 |
| January 2024 | $4,300 |
| February 2024 | $4,229 |
| March 2024 | $4,154 |
| April 2024 | $4,245 |
| May 2024 | $4,281 |
| June 2024 | $4,378 |
| July 2024 | $4,310 |
| August 2024 | $4,346 |
| September 2024 | $4,433 |
| October 2024 | $4,423 |
| November 2024 | $4,326 |
| December 2024 | $4,187 |
| January 2025 | $3,984 |
| February 2025 | $4,005 |
| March 2025 | $4,067 |
| April 2025 | $4,308 |
| May 2025 | $4,397 |
| June 2025 | $4,333 |
| July 2025 | $4,450 |
| August 2025 | $4,750 |
| September 2025 | $4,214 |
| October 2025 | $4,037 |
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Can I afford to live at 540 Cambridge St #3?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$100,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $100,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 540 Cambridge St #3
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 540 Cambridge St #3
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 540 Cambridge St #3, 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
10/10
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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