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9 Elmer Street
9 Elmer Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, US

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$2,250–$2,450The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
BedsStudio–1
Baths1
Sqft0–999
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23 Hours Ago

Property Overview

This property features attractive hardwood floors, a dishwasher, and an eat-in kitchen, enhancing daily living comfort. Located conveniently near highly rated schools and amenities, it also offers pet-friendly options with nearby parks and pet services. With a strong value ranking in the area, including a high value per square foot, it provides ample opportunities for potential renters.

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • dishwasher
  • hardwood floors
  • professionally managed
  • eat-in kitchen
  • laundry in building
  • pet friendly

Units

9 Elmer Street Cambridge, MA

New Listing

3

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,250

Listed on 10/09/2025
Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 14
Studio apartment in the Riverside area of Cambridge within a 10 minute walk to Harvard or Central Square. Hardwood floors and eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Very bright. Laundry is in the basement.(Reference #126180)

New Listing

3T

Studio

1 Bath

$2,250

Listed on 10/22/2025
Listed by Cambridge Realty
Days on market: 1
Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,250 Lock & Key Fee: $225 Security Deposit: $2,250 Parking Fee: $200 / month (optional)

Available

3CP

Studio

1 Bath

$2,250

Listed on 09/23/2025
Listed by Concept Properties - CZY
Days on market: 30
Disclaimer: Convenient to the Back Bay, South End, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, North End, Fenway, Kenmore, Audubon Circle, West End, Sowa, Mission Hill, Chinatown, Leather District, Downtown, Financial, Waterfront, Seaport, Charlestown, Prudential, Copley, Commons, Garden, Park, MBTA Line, Orange, Red, Green, Silver, Tufts, Boston Medical Center/BU Dental (BMC), Dana Farber, Children's, New England Medical Center (NEMC), Medicine, Brigham Women's, General, MGH, Beth Israel Hospital, BIDMC, Harvard, Longwood Area, Northeastern, NEU, Wentworth Institute Technology, MIT, Mass College of Art, Pharmacy, mcphs, Berklee Music, Architectural, Conservatory, Emerson, School of Law, MFA, Museum Fine Arts, Fisher, Simmons, Emmanuel, Suffolk, Boston University, BU, Tufts, Wheelock, Optometry, Symphony Availability is subject to change without notice. Please call for most up-to-date results. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,250 Lock & Key Fee: $225 Security Deposit: $2,250

Available

9

Studio

1 Bath

$2,450

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 33
Call today about this beautiful Riverside apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this studio apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 9 Elmer St. home. • Public Transportation Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $2,450 Lock & Key Fee: $225 Security Deposit: $2,450 Parking Fee: $200 / month (optional)

Available

1CP

Studio

1 Bath

$2,450

Listed on 08/05/2025
Listed by Douglas Caves
Days on market: 79
Available August 1st 2025 NO BROKER FEE Great location and layout. Minutes to Harvard and Central Square - Pet Friendly - Laundry in building - On Street parking ; spots for rent close by - Professionally managed Disclaimer: Convenient to the Back Bay, South End, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, North End, Fenway, Kenmore, Audubon Circle, West End, Sowa, Mission Hill, Chinatown, Leather District, Downtown, Financial, Waterfront, Seaport, Charlestown, Prudential, Copley, Commons, Garden, Park, MBTA Line, Orange, Red, Green, Silver, Tufts, Boston Medical Center/BU Dental (BMC), Dana Farber, Children's, New England Medical Center (NEMC), Medicine, Brigham Women's, General, MGH, Beth Israel Hospital, BIDMC, Harvard, Longwood Area, Northeastern, NEU, Wentworth Institute Technology, MIT, Mass College of Art, Pharmacy, mcphs, Berklee Music, Architectural, Conservatory, Emerson, School of Law, MFA, Museum Fine Arts, Fisher, Simmons, Emmanuel, Suffolk, Boston University, BU, Tufts, Wheelock, Optometry, Symphony Availability is subject to change without notice. Please call for most up-to-date results.

Amenities for 9 Elmer Street

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

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Management
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor Space
  • Deck

Policies at 9 Elmer Street

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 9 Elmer Street

HomeApartments in CambridgeRiverside 9 Elmer St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Check out this charming property located at 9 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, in the desirable Riverside neighborhood. This intimate building consists of 15 units, offering studio and 1-bedroom options with approximately 999 square feet of living space. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including high-speed internet, on-site laundry, dishwasher, hardwood floors, and eat-in kitchens. Plus, the building is pet-friendly and professionally managed for added convenience. With on-street parking and laundry facilities in the building, you'll appreciate the ease of living here. As a bonus, the property is situated near top-rated schools, making it a great choice for those who value education. With only long-term rentals offered, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation.

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Address details

Units15
Units available5
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02138

9 Elmer St #3 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 9 Elmer Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, US compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
More space
Studio is 517 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
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Rent trends in Cambridge

Studio apartments at 9 Elmer St #3 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for studios in Riverside.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 26% lower than 1-bedrooms in Riverside.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Riverside
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A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,673
December 2023$2,578
January 2024$2,583
February 2024$2,633
March 2024$2,670
April 2024$2,647
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$2,545
A table of studio rental data trends in Riverside
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,425
December 2023$2,040
January 2024$1,725
February 2024$2,419
March 2024$2,442
April 2024$2,300
May 2024$2,266
June 2024$2,374
July 2024$2,406
August 2024$2,362
September 2024$2,350
October 2024$2,325
November 2024$2,190
December 2024$2,150
January 2025$2,325
February 2025$2,468
March 2025$2,480
April 2025$2,431
May 2025$2,460
June 2025$2,290
July 2025$2,400
August 2025$2,442
September 2025$2,500
October 2025$2,500

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$94,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $94,000 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $2,350.
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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 9 Elmer St, Cambridge, MA.
Last month$2,450Studio1 bath
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2 months ago$2,450Studio1 bath
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3 months ago$2,400Studio1 bath
3 months ago$2,450Studio1 bath

Schools near 9 Elmer St #3

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A

Amigos School

15 upton st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-8Public
A

Morse School

40 granite st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-

Fletcher-Maynard Academy

225 windsor st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B
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Getting around Cambridge near 9 Elmer Street

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
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

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 9 Elmer Street, Cambridge

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
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

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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