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84 Prescott Street
84 Prescott Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$3,100–$3,200The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds1–2
Baths1
Sqft–
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Property Overview

Located in a prime area of Cambridge, this property features notable attributes, including 75 photos that provide an insightful preview for prospective renters. Its exceptional value per square foot places it in the 95.44 percentile compared to local listings, while the surrounding amenities support a pet-friendly lifestyle, with multiple stores, parks, and veterinary services nearby. Additionally, the proximity to a top-rated high school enhances its appeal for a variety of buyers.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Extra Storage
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Units

84 Prescott Street Cambridge, MA

New Listing

BS

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed on 04/08/2026
Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 1
Located in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge. Good deal for large basement 2 bedroom in a charming pre-war brick building just steps to Harvard Yard! Living room, nice hardwood floors throughout, new kitchen. Heat and hot water is included. Bike storage and coin-op laundry on site. (Reference #175843)

New Listing

37

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,100

Listed on 04/02/2026
Listed by Olivia
Days on market: 6
Amazing 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Cambridge. Amenities included: hardwood floors and laundry in building. Utilities included: heat and water. Is pet friendly. Date Available: Jun 1st 2026. $3,100/month rent. $3,100 security deposit required.

Amenities for 84 Prescott Street

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Storage
  • Outdoor Space
  • On-Site Management
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • On-Site Laundry
  • High Ceilings
  • Dishwasher
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Central Heat
  • Air Conditioning

Policies at 84 Prescott Street

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 84 Prescott Street

HomeApartments in CambridgeMid-Cambridge 84 Prescott St #BS, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Interested in leasing 84 Prescott Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA? Currently, 84 Prescott Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 84 Prescott Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA vs overall rent prices in Mid-Cambridge, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 84 Prescott Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.

Address details

Units42
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02138

84 Prescott St #BS is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 417 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 48 parks within a mile

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 84 Prescott Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Extra Storage
Upgraded in-unit features
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features available
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Cambridge

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% higher than 1-bedrooms in Mid-Cambridge.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 84 Prescott St #BS to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Mid-Cambridge.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Mid-Cambridge
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A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,665
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,683
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
November 2025$2,528
December 2025$2,528
January 2026$2,544
February 2026$2,554
March 2026$2,633
April 2026$2,680
A table of studio rental data trends in Mid-Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,094
May 2024$2,200
June 2024$2,162
July 2024$2,356
August 2024$2,259
September 2024$2,125
October 2024$2,087
November 2024$1,961
December 2024$1,750
January 2025$2,100
February 2025$2,100
March 2025$2,237
April 2025$2,100
May 2025$2,120
June 2025$2,293
July 2025$2,385
August 2025$2,381
September 2025$2,482
October 2025$2,468
November 2025$2,482
December 2025$2,515
January 2026$2,480
February 2026$2,350
March 2026$2,437
April 2026$2,500

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$124,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $124,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,100.
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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 84 Prescott St, Cambridge, MA.
5 months ago$3,8002 bed1 bath
6 months ago$3,8002 bed1 bath
10 months ago$3,0501 bed1 bath
10 months ago$3,7502 bed1 bath
10 months ago$4,0002 bed1 bath
10 months ago$3,7502 bed1 bath
10 months ago$2,525Studio1 bath
10 months ago$2,6001 bed1 bath
11 months ago$2,525Studio1 bath

Schools near 84 Prescott St #BS

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A

Maria L. Baldwin School

85 oxford st

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Graham & Parks School

44 linnaean st

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

Amigos School

15 upton st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-8Public
A

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Cambridge near 84 Prescott Street

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

10/10
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 84 Prescott Street, 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

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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