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61 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States|West Cambridge
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Amenities for 61 Homer Avenue, West Cambridge
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
| Heat and Hot Water Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| Oven | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Oven |
Building
| Cats OK | Coin Op Laundry |
| Dogs OK | Elevator |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Services
| Lead Compliant |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Apartments in CambridgeWest Cambridge 61 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States
Apartments in CambridgeWest Cambridge 61 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States
Sweet deal!
This listing is 21% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in West Cambridge.
Heat and hot water included Laundry In-Building One Parking space included Elevator Hardwood Floors Pet Freindly Air Conditioned On MBTA Bus Route to RL On Bike Path One block to supermarket Landlord pays broker fee ONE MONTH FREE RENT No Security Deposit FMR+LMR only 12-month lease starts DEC
Address details
| Neighborhood | West Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02138 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in West Cambridge
2-bedroom apartments at 61 Homer Avenue cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
West Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $3,775 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $3,608 |
| December 2025 | $3,600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,700 |
| January 2024 | $2,700 |
| February 2024 | $2,700 |
| March 2024 | $3,415 |
| April 2024 | $3,685 |
| May 2024 | $3,150 |
| June 2024 | $3,614 |
| July 2024 | $3,426 |
| August 2024 | $3,180 |
| September 2024 | $2,937 |
| October 2024 | $3,187 |
| November 2024 | $2,980 |
| December 2024 | $2,875 |
| January 2025 | $2,850 |
| February 2025 | $3,012 |
| March 2025 | $3,220 |
| April 2025 | $3,037 |
| May 2025 | $3,310 |
| June 2025 | $3,306 |
| July 2025 | $3,400 |
| August 2025 | $3,364 |
| September 2025 | $3,050 |
| October 2025 | $3,078 |
| November 2025 | $2,895 |
| December 2025 | $2,900 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 61 Homer Avenue
Haggerty School
110 cushing st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A-
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
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Getting around Cambridge near 61 Homer Avenue
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 61 Homer Avenue, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
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
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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