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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Prime location
  • Stainless-steel appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • Newer cabinetry
  • Pet-friendly

Location

5 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|Porter Square
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Management

Silva Realty, LLC

Leasing office

(781) 645-9641

Property Overview

5-7 Blake Street offers a well-rounded living experience highlighted by Zumper’s expert rating and a mix of practical comforts and appealing amenities. Notable features and pros include its convenient location, functional layout, and building perks that support everyday comfort and ease of living, making it a balanced option for a variety of renters’ needs.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 5-7 Blake Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5-7 Blake Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$2,700–$2,750 /mo2 units availableLocated in Porter Square, this studio / 1-bath first-floor apartment offers modern updates and exceptional value — with heat, hot water, gas, and electricity all included in the rent. The unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and newer cabinetry. Hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the space. Additional conveniences include coin-op laundry on the first floor, street parking with City permit, and off-street parking available for rent. Pet Policy: Pets are welcome for $75 per month, per pet. Highlights: Studio / 1 bathroom. First-floor unit. All utilities included (heat, hot water, gas, electricity). Updated kitchen and bathroom with granite and stainless-steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Coin-op laundry on first floor. Street parking (City permit). Off-street parking available for rent. Prime location. Pet-friendly ($75/month per pet).

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Amenities for 5-7 Blake Street

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 5-7 Blake Street

HomeApartments in CambridgePorter Square 5-7 Blake Street

Located in Porter Square, this studio / 1-bath first-floor apartment offers modern updates and exceptional value — with heat, hot water, gas, and electricity all included in the rent. The unit features an updated kitchen and bathroom with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and newer cabinetry. Hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the space. Additional conveniences include coin-op laundry on the first floor, street parking with City permit, and off-street parking available for rent. Pet Policy: Pets are welcome for $75 per month, per pet. Highlights: Studio / 1 bathroom. First-floor unit. All utilities included (heat, hot water, gas, electricity). Updated kitchen and bathroom with granite and stainless-steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Coin-op laundry on first floor. Street parking (City permit). Off-street parking available for rent. Prime location. Pet-friendly ($75/month per pet).


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 5-7 Blake Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5-7 Blake Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 5-7 Blake Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
5-7 Blake Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
5-7 Blake Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 5-7 Blake Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
5-7 Blake Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 5-7 Blake Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

5-7 Blake Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 15 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

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 5-7 Blake Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Porter Square

studio apartments at 5-7 Blake Street cost about 2% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Porter Square.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Porter Square
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,700
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$2,650
May 2026$2,687
A table of studio rental data trends in Porter Square
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,700
June 2024$2,625
July 2024$2,550
August 2024$2,540
September 2024$2,575
October 2024$2,668
November 2024$2,690
December 2024$2,650
January 2025$2,700
February 2025$2,700
March 2025$2,461
April 2025$2,436
May 2025$2,450
June 2025$2,400
July 2025$2,440
August 2025$3,016
November 2025$2,795
December 2025$2,795
January 2026$2,697
February 2026$2,567
March 2026$2,724
April 2026$2,775
May 2026$2,650

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 5-7 Blake Street

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 5 Blake St

Walking

8/10
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

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 5 Blake 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
Several 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

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-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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