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The average monthly rent in Porter Square, Cambridge is down 3% compared to last month but up 2.58% year-over-year.
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1d ago
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50 Holyoke Rd #1, Cambridge, MA 02144
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$4,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
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60 Walden St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Hardwood Floor
Dishwasher
1h ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$5,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
9h ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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1d ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
7 beds
2 baths
$8,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$5,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
1d ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
1d ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
In-unit laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$5,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
8 Blake St #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Porter Square house for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3d ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
2 baths
$8,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
0 baths
$4,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
6 beds
2 baths
$7,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
7 Beech St #311, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2039 Massachusetts Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2031 Massachusetts Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2039 Massachusetts Ave #4, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 beds
1 bath
$3,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2039 Massachusetts Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 beds
2 baths
$4,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
1 Richdale Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$1,880
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
6 White Street Pl #R, Cambridge, MA 02140
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
3 beds
2 baths
$4,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
9 Upland Rd #5, Cambridge, MA 02140
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square house for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$4,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square house for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$5,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square house for rent in Cambridge
6 beds
2 baths
$8,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
1 bath
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$4,975
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
15 Orchard Street #U1, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
6 beds
2 baths
$7,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
98 Elm Street #U3, Cambridge, MA 02144
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Fitness center
4 beds
2 baths
$6,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
60 Walden Street #U4, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | Garage parking
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$5,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5h ago
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2036 Massachusetts Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
4 beds
2 baths
$4,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
2036 Massachusetts Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
3 beds
1 bath
$3,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
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Porter Square's rental market offers a good selection of listings, with an average of about 78 rentals available each month. The neighborhood's inventory is diverse, featuring a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments, as well as studios. Many of these apartments offer desirable amenities, including hardwood floors, found in about 70% of listings, and on-site laundry, available in nearly 60% of apartments. A dishwasher is also a common feature, found in about 50% of rentals. With its varied housing stock and convenient amenities, Porter Square is a great option for renters seeking a Cambridge neighborhood with a strong sense of community.
The Porter Square rental market in Cambridge saw a slight decline in 2024, with average monthly rents decreasing by 3% to $3,412. 1-bedrooms averaged $2,583 per month, a 4% decrease from the previous year, while 2-bedrooms rented for $3,448, a less than 1% decline. In contrast, 3-bedrooms experienced a 2% increase, averaging $3,842 per month, and studios saw a significant 10% increase, reaching $2,637 per month.
The market typically peaks in May, with rents 12% higher than in September, the month with the lowest average rent. If you're looking for a new apartment, September may be a good time to find a deal. However, if you're looking for a specific type of apartment, be prepared for competition during the spring and early summer months. The rental market in Porter Square tends to be less competitive during the fall and winter months, making it a good time to search for a new home.
Porter Square in Cambridge is a neighborhood that seamlessly aligns with the lifestyles and interests of its residents, particularly those who value social life and pet friendliness.
For individuals seeking an active social life, Porter Square stands out due to its strong emphasis on safety, well-maintained street infrastructure, and frequent transit options. The neighborhood's age distribution contributes to a vibrant community atmosphere, further enhanced by its high walk score, making it easy to explore local amenities and social spots.
Pet owners also find Porter Square highly appealing, thanks to its thoughtful pet-friendly features. These include designated spaces for pet waste, ample room for pets within homes, pet-safe windows, and access to pet grooming services. The neighborhood even hosts pet events, offers generous outdoor spaces, and has a policy of no breed restrictions, making it an ideal place for pet lovers to call home.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Porter Square is 810 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Porter Square is 1280 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Porter Square is 628 square feet.
To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about Porter Square average rent prices.
3 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA right now.
Studio apartments are the least common type of rentals in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA right now.
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