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Highlights
- Generous closets
- Off-street parking
- Gas fireplace
- All utilities included
- Cable tv
- Washer/dryer in-unit
Location
56 Kirkland St #5, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Mid-Cambridge
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Property Overview
High-value Cambridge home with abundant photos offers generous closets, off-street parking, a gas fireplace, and in‑unit laundry, with all utilities and cable TV included. Convenient for an active social life, the location is walkable, transit-friendly, and close to numerous venues and event hubs. Well-suited to remote work, it features high-speed internet, nearby office supply stores, and a generally quiet environment.
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
High school nearby- More space
- Fireplace
Great for
Social life
Work-from-home
Amenities for 56 Kirkland St #5, Mid-Cambridge
Features
| Air Conditioning | Fireplace |
| Furnished | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings | Utilities Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 56 Kirkland St #5
***FULLY-FURNISHED CONDO***Avl JUNE 10. Walk 7-8 min. to Harvard T!Avl up to a year or longer. PURE ELEGANCEin thisSTUNNING TOP FLOOR(~950sf) TURN-KEY 1+ bedroom on thethird floorin an 1890's Georgian bowfront townhouse. On KIRKLAND Street near FRANCIS Avenue, steps toHARVARD LAW and HARVARD DESIGN SCHOL. Walk toshopping, restaurants. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED: heat, water, electricity, a/c, wifi, cable TV. ALL KITCHENWAREandLINENSincluded. OFF-STREET PARKINGavl $220/mo. Spacious OPEN LIVING-DINING withWASHER/DRYER IN-UNIT, gas FIREPLACE, SKYLIGHT, a wall ofEXPOSED BRICK, GIGABIT-SPEEDinternet, 56"wide-screenTV, cable with ~100 channels, fenced yard. HIGH CEILINGS, handsome furnishings, hardwood and tile floors, PERIOD DETAIL. Redone FULLY-APPLIANCED STAINLESS STEEL KITCHENwith ORIGINAL PERIOD CABINETRY. Large bedroom withQUEEN-SIZED BED, generous closets, desk. Includes sheets, towels, bedding. Shower bathroom. Basement storage. Electricity included to $75/mo ($100/mo in summer); gas fireplace included to $12/mo; tenant pays overages. Sorry, no pets permitted, but emotional support animals are with an accommodation.
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 56 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 250 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Mid-Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Mid-Cambridge
1-bedroom apartments at 56 Kirkland St #5 cost about 30% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Mid-Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,017 |
| 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 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,144 |
| May 2026 | $3,155 |
| June 2026 | $3,117 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,776 |
| July 2024 | $2,772 |
| August 2024 | $2,656 |
| September 2024 | $2,575 |
| October 2024 | $2,500 |
| November 2024 | $2,601 |
| December 2024 | $2,677 |
| January 2025 | $2,700 |
| February 2025 | $2,731 |
| March 2025 | $2,747 |
| April 2025 | $2,757 |
| May 2025 | $2,800 |
| June 2025 | $2,783 |
| July 2025 | $2,799 |
| August 2025 | $2,799 |
| September 2025 | $2,810 |
| October 2025 | $2,878 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,800 |
| January 2026 | $2,865 |
| February 2026 | $2,846 |
| March 2026 | $2,834 |
| April 2026 | $2,900 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
| June 2026 | $2,931 |
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Can I afford to live at 56 Kirkland St #5?
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 months ago | $3,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $3,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,350 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $3,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 56 Kirkland St #5
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
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
Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 56 Kirkland St #5
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
10/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 56 Kirkland St #5, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-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
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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