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Highlights

  • Zero Deposit
  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood floors
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in-building
  • Heat & hot water included
  • Dogs & cats friendly

Location

68 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|West Cambridge

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Contact

Gateway Real Estate (AD)

(617) 866-7634

Property Overview

68 Homer Ave in Cambridge, MA offers appealing features such as hardwood floors, an elevator, and laundry facilities in-building, along with pet-friendly policies. Its proximity to a top-rated elementary school enhances its desirability, while the property's value ranks in the 98.7 percentile for value for money and 86.15 percentile for value per square foot compared to similar listings. Additionally, ample nearby pet services contribute to its attractiveness for pet owners.

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

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 68 Homer Ave, West Cambridge

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
Heat and Hot Water Included

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
OvenRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKCoin Op Laundry
Dogs OKElevator
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 68 Homer Ave

HomeApartments in CambridgeWest Cambridge 68 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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This listing is 27% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in West Cambridge.

Heat & Hot Water Included * Parking Included * Dogs & Cats Friendly * Students Welcome * Lead-Safe Home * Laundry In-Building * Elevator * Dishwasher * Hardwood Floors * Air Conditioned * Large Closets Bike Trail * Supermarket * MBTA bus 71, 73, 75 West Cambridge cul-de-sac on Watertown/Belmont border near Fresh Pond VIRTUAL TOUR * * * YouTube com/watch?v=TVbGQzI0xj8 ONE MONTH FREE RENT Landlord pays brokers fee no security deposit FMR+LMR only 12 month lease starts DEC - JAN


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 68 Homer Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 175 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
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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 2 miles away

Address details

NeighborhoodWest Cambridge
Zip code02138
TypeCondo for rent

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Rent trends in West Cambridge

1-bedroom apartments at 68 Homer Ave cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
West Cambridge
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,992
March 2024$2,979
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$3,003
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,650
March 2024$2,700
April 2024$2,698
May 2024$2,433
June 2024$2,740
July 2024$2,493
August 2024$2,400
September 2024$2,475
October 2024$2,500
November 2024$2,500
December 2024$2,500
January 2025$2,593
February 2025$2,650
March 2025$2,700
April 2025$2,762
May 2025$2,860
June 2025$2,812
July 2025$2,822
August 2025$2,776
September 2025$2,765
October 2025$2,900
November 2025$2,900
December 2025$2,875
January 2026$2,885

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Can I afford to live at 68 Homer Ave?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$83,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $83,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,075.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 68 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA.
2 months ago$2,250

Schools near 68 Homer Ave

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

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 68 Homer Ave

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 68 Homer Ave, 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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