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86 Buckingham St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|West Cambridge
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Amenities for 86 Buckingham St, West Cambridge
Features
| Fireplace | Floor Number: 3 |
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| Onsite Laundry | Steam |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| None (Cooling) |
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About 86 Buckingham St
Property Status: Active Updated and bright one-bedroom in the classic and well maintained Harlow building near Harvard Square and Harvard University. With southern exposure overlooking the landscaped courtyard and garden in the back of the building. Spacious living and dinning area with one ornamental fireplace. Generous bedroom with 2 good sized closets. Marble cabinets, gas range and granite countertop in the kitchen. Common laundry on the lower level. On a beautiful residential street within walking distance to Harvard Law School and abundant amenities in the neighborhood. Office Phone: (617) 936-4194 Copyright © 2026 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 86 Buckingham St cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
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| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,000 |
| 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 | $3,005 |
| February 2026 | $3,051 |
| March 2026 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,140 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,620 |
| 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 | $2,875 |
| January 2026 | $2,867 |
| February 2026 | $2,810 |
| March 2026 | $2,812 |
| April 2026 | $2,900 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $3,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 86 Buckingham St
Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
PK, K-5Public
A
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
PK, K-5Public
A
Haggerty School
110 cushing st
cambridge, MA, 2138
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West Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 86 Buckingham St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 86 Buckingham St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
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
9/10
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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