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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
- One off street parking
Location
72 School St #2, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Area IV
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Property Overview
Hardwood floors, a dishwasher, and one off-street parking space add everyday convenience and comfort. The property offers practical features that support a straightforward, low-maintenance lifestyle.
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
Extra Storage- Images available
Great for
Eco living
Pet owners
Social life
Amenities for 72 School St #2, Area IV
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Storage |
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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
Allowed
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About 72 School St #2
Renovated 3 Bed with 2 small offices and 1.5 bathrooms on two floors! (2nd & 3rd). Close to MIT and walk to Central Square in about 5-6 minutes. Dishwasher & Hardwood floors throughout. Free dedicated laundry and storage in the basement. Cats are negotiable. One off street parking included. (Reference #121938)
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 72 School Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit 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 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Area IV |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Area IV
3-bedroom apartments at 72 School St #2 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Area IV
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $4,342 |
| September 2024 | $4,375 |
| October 2024 | $4,325 |
| November 2024 | $4,378 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $4,500 |
| September 2024 | $4,509 |
| October 2024 | $4,581 |
| November 2024 | $5,065 |
| December 2024 | $4,478 |
| January 2025 | $4,983 |
| February 2025 | $4,800 |
| March 2025 | $4,888 |
| April 2025 | $4,510 |
| May 2025 | $4,340 |
| June 2025 | $4,275 |
| July 2025 | $4,100 |
| August 2025 | $4,057 |
| September 2025 | $3,740 |
| October 2025 | $3,721 |
| November 2025 | $3,816 |
| December 2025 | $3,975 |
| January 2026 | $4,278 |
| February 2026 | $4,547 |
| March 2026 | $4,732 |
| April 2026 | $4,731 |
| May 2026 | $4,597 |
| June 2026 | $4,468 |
| July 2026 | $4,543 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $168,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $4,400 | 3 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 72 School St #2
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
Area IV | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 72 School St #2
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 72 School St #2, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
Several grocery stores nearby
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
8/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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