Condo for rent

Pet friendly

5+ Days Ago

68 Homer Avenue
68 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States

Monthly rent	$2,150The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	800

Monthly rent	$2,150The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	800

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Zero Deposit
Pet Friendly

Dishwasher
Hardwood floors
Elevator
Laundry in-building
Heat & hot water included
Dogs & cats friendly

Location

68 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States|West Cambridge

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Contact

Gateway Real Estate (AD)

(617) 866-7634

Property Overview

68 Homer Avenue offers notable features like hardwood floors, in-building laundry, and pet-friendly accommodations, alongside convenient amenities such as an elevator and included heat and hot water. Located just 0.2 miles from a highly rated elementary school, the property ranks favorably in value for money and value per square foot, making it an appealing choice. Additionally, the proximity to various pet services enhances its attractiveness for pet owners.

Things you’ll love

More space
Elementary school nearby
Less expensive

Great for

Pet owners

Amenities for 68 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

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

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 Avenue

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68 Homer Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States

Sweet deal!

This listing is 26% 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 * Top Floor 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=dXjjivIIItY ONE MONTH FREE RENT Landlord pays brokers fee no security deposit FMR+LMR only 12 month lease starts DEC 1st or before

Property highlights

How 68 Homer Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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

Neighborhood	West Cambridge
Zip code	02138
Type	Condo for rent

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Rent trends in West Cambridge

1-bedroom apartments at 68 Homer Avenue cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.

West Cambridge

Cambridge

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cambridge
Month	Median Rent
December 2023	$3,000
January 2024	$3,000
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	$2,994

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Cambridge
Month	Median Rent
December 2023	$2,700
January 2024	$2,700
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	$2,900

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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