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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Granite counters
- Quiet street
- Eat-in kitchen
- Large bedroom
- Laundry in the unit
Location
8 Allen Street #3, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United States|Porter Square
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Property Overview
The residence offers hardwood floors and granite counters, enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Its location on a quiet street provides a serene environment, complemented by an eat-in kitchen and a spacious bedroom. Additionally, the convenience of having laundry in the unit adds to the overall comfort and functionality.
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 8 Allen Street #3, Porter Square
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 8 Allen Street #3
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Apartments in CambridgePorter Square 8 Allen Street #3, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United States
Apartments in CambridgePorter Square 8 Allen Street #3, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United StatesVery large top floor (3rd) two room studio on a quiet street around the corner from the Porter Sq T Stop. Hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, laundry in the unit, large bedroom with built-in bed platform, desk, and day-bed! (Reference #134768)
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 8 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Porter Square
1-bedroom apartments at 8 Allen Street #3 cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median 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 | $3,000 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,762 |
| March 2024 | $2,700 |
| April 2024 | $2,693 |
| May 2024 | $2,700 |
| June 2024 | $2,880 |
| July 2024 | $3,075 |
| August 2024 | $2,575 |
| September 2024 | $2,487 |
| October 2024 | $2,475 |
| November 2024 | $2,440 |
| December 2024 | $2,400 |
| January 2025 | $2,412 |
| February 2025 | $2,575 |
| March 2025 | $2,767 |
| April 2025 | $3,092 |
| May 2025 | $2,894 |
| June 2025 | $2,792 |
| July 2025 | $2,973 |
| August 2025 | $2,642 |
| September 2025 | $2,375 |
| October 2025 | $2,325 |
| November 2025 | $2,365 |
| December 2025 | $2,212 |
| January 2026 | $2,200 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $2,100 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,600 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,500 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,400 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,400 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,950 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 8 Allen Street #3
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 8 Allen Street #3
Walking
8/10
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
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 8 Allen Street #3, Cambridge
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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