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Highlights

  • Zero Deposit
  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood floors
  • Large closets
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in-building
  • Heat & hot water included

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 offers hardwood floors, large closets, an elevator, in-building laundry, a dishwasher, and heat and hot water included. It also stands out for nearby pet resources and no breed or pet restrictions, along with strong value for money and value per square foot. Nearby elementary school access and 10 photos add to its overall appeal.

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
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 68 Homer Ave, West Cambridge

Features

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
Heat and Hot Water Included

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
OvenRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Community

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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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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Sweet deal!
This listing is 11% 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 Landlord pays brokers fee no security deposit FMR+LMR only 12 month lease starts OCT 700+ credit score & 2.5x gross annual earnings or full time student required for approval Co-signers are accepted only from recent graduates within six months


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
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
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 11% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.

Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
West Cambridge
Cambridge
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
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$3,100
July 2026$3,075
August 2026$3,110
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,867
February 2026$2,810
March 2026$2,812
April 2026$2,900
May 2026$2,780
June 2026$2,712
July 2026$2,900
August 2026$2,875

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$101,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $101,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,525.
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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.
Last month$2,600
9 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

ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start

478 western ave

brighton, MA, 2135

PKPublic

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
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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
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Wide variety of 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 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

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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