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6 Howland St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Aggasiz - Harvard University
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Property Overview
6 Howland St offers strong value per square foot, a good set of listing photos, and nearby schools, while also sitting in an area with many dining and entertainment options. The location supports an active social scene with walkable access to nearby places and transit options.
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
More space- Elementary school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 6 Howland St, Aggasiz - Harvard University
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
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 6 Howland St
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081411079399
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 6 Howland St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 676 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.0 miles away
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $7658 more than the median rent in this area
Address details
| Neighborhood | Aggasiz - Harvard University |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Aggasiz - Harvard University
3-bedroom apartments at 6 Howland St cost about 243% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Aggasiz - Harvard University
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,349 |
| December 2024 | $4,247 |
| January 2025 | $4,425 |
| February 2025 | $4,449 |
| March 2025 | $4,397 |
| April 2025 | $4,386 |
| May 2025 | $4,350 |
| June 2025 | $4,300 |
| July 2025 | $4,290 |
| August 2025 | $4,304 |
| September 2025 | $4,319 |
| October 2025 | $4,310 |
| November 2025 | $4,305 |
| December 2025 | $4,337 |
| January 2026 | $4,369 |
| February 2026 | $4,368 |
| March 2026 | $4,549 |
| April 2026 | $4,568 |
| May 2026 | $4,500 |
| June 2026 | $4,475 |
| July 2026 | $4,400 |
| August 2026 | $4,380 |
| September 2026 | $4,400 |
| October 2026 | $4,480 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,400 |
| December 2024 | $4,400 |
| January 2025 | $4,862 |
| February 2025 | $5,450 |
| March 2025 | $5,269 |
| April 2025 | $4,100 |
| May 2025 | $4,225 |
| June 2025 | $4,225 |
| July 2025 | $4,277 |
| August 2025 | $4,300 |
| September 2025 | $4,262 |
| October 2025 | $4,273 |
| November 2025 | $4,224 |
| December 2025 | $4,736 |
| January 2026 | $4,323 |
| February 2026 | $4,007 |
| March 2026 | $4,200 |
| April 2026 | $4,325 |
| May 2026 | $4,500 |
| June 2026 | $4,500 |
| July 2026 | $4,343 |
| August 2026 | $4,190 |
| September 2026 | $3,850 |
| October 2026 | $3,620 |
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Can I afford to live at 6 Howland St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $494,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $12,350.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 9 months ago | $12,350 |
Schools near 6 Howland St
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Neighborhood
Aggasiz - Harvard University | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 6 Howland St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 6 Howland St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-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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