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26 Upland Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

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Huge 3+ BR * 1/2 block to Porter Sq * Porch, yard, parking

26 Upland Rd #2, Cambridge, MA 02140

Storage | High ceilings | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available Aug 1

Massachusetts Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Blake St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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Apartment for rent

Available May 31

7 Holyoke Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

7 Holyoke Rd #2, Cambridge, MA 02144

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Description

2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Pet Policy: Cat Ok. Parking: Street Parking. Utilities: Heat and Hot Water Included. Laundry: In Building. Availability: September 1, 2026 3 Minutes to Porter Square Red Line T Stop. Apartment is on the second floor and gets lots of natural light. Features Include: Hard wood floors through out, large living room, separate dining room, front enclosed porch, good size bedroom with walk-in closet, smaller second bedroom, a very nice back porch and a back yard, older style large eat-in kitchen, nice bathroom. Move-In Costs Fees: First Month Rent: $3,000

2-8 Orchard - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2-8 Orchard

2 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Central heat

Studio

1 bath

$2,600

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Walden St #1F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Walden St #1F, Cambridge, MA 02140

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$3,100

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Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Description

Porter Square/Alewife Closest trains = Porter Square/Alewife (Red Line) 1 bed/1 bath (1st floor, front entrance) Modern updates (kitchen and bath) Heat/hot water included (tenant pays for own gas and electric) Hardwood floors Free use of in-unit laundry machines Off-street parking spots available First Months Rent and 1/2 Months Security Deposit. No Last Month s Rent Deposit. NO BROKER FEE. Pet Friendly ($75/mo fee, per pet). Move-In Costs Fees: First Month Rent: $3,100 Security Deposit: $1,600

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6 White Street Pl #R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

ONLY HALF FEE - 3 BED 2 BATH - PORTER SQUARE

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

Blake St Apt 7 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Blake St Apt 7 #1, Cambridge, MA 02140

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$2,650

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Available Sep 1

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Richdale Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Richdale Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02140

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Storage

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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Available Sep 1

51 Porter Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

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Elm St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Elm St #3, Cambridge, MA 02144

On-site laundry | Fitness center

5 beds

2 baths

$8,350

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Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

58 Walden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square house for rent in Cambridge

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

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9 Upland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge

3 beds

1 bath

$4,050

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7 Blake St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square condo for rent in Cambridge

Studio

1 bath

$2,600

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Massachusetts Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

2016 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$3,800

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Available Jun 1

Cambridge Terrace #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Cambridge Terrace #3, Cambridge, MA 02140

On-site laundry | On-site management | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$5,600

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Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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60 Walden St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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Available Oct 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.

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Available Dec 29

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5d+ ago

Porter Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

3 beds

2 baths

$3,995

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Available Dec 29

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Walden Park

205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,943–$4,478

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9 Ashland St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Two baths * Mini-split AC * Laundry in Unit * Garage * Pets OK!

9 Ashland St #3, Somerville, MA 02144

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,200

$4,600

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Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

Description

Check out this top floor condo in a three family home steps from Porter Sq and Davis Sq. Amazing layout with formal living room + dining room. The stove is electric, and all of the electrical appliances-including the washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, oven, electric cooktop, microwave, wine fridge, and others-are mostly less than two years old. Stack laundry is right off the kitchen. Three bedrooms with plenty of room and closet space. The primary bedroom has an en suite bath and multiple closets. The other two bedrooms have mini-split heat pump unis on the wall for AC +

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The average rent in Porter Square, Cambridge, as of July 2026, is up 1% compared to last month but down 11.45% year-over-year.
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38 Day St #33 - Photo 1 of 1

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38 Day St #33, Somerville, MA 02144

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$2,750

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Available Sep 1

Description

Large Studio in the HEART OF DAVIS SQUARE - 2 mins walk to the Red Line "T" stop - Large, bright 2 room studio apartment within steps to all Davis Square has to offer. Separate Eat-in kitchen with modern refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and microwave. Hardwood floors. Gas heat and hot water is included in the rent. Shared laundry and bicycle storage in basement. On-site parking available for $150 additional/month. Close to shopping, great restaurants and easy access. This is a professionally managed 24/7 brick building. (Reference #171242)

37 Charnwood Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Fantastic renovated unit 5 min walk to Porter, 10 min Davis

37 Charnwood Rd #1, Somerville, MA 02144

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$4,200

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Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Description

Modern and partially furnished 3/4 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on the 1st floor of a 2 family home. Located on Charnwood Road, an excellent Porter Square/Davis Square location. Hardwood floors throughout. The eat-in-kitchen has a dishwasher and microwave. Laundry is in the unit. (Reference #180604)

357 Highland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

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357 Highland Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144

On-site laundry | Deck | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,400

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Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Description

Large 3+ bedroom 1.5 bathroom apartment in a fantastic location near Davis Sq! Large eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Coin-op laundry and an outdoor patio area. Great Location - walk to Davis T in less than 5 minutes or Porter T in 7 minutes!(Reference #181468)

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5d+ ago

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50 Lowell Street #2, Somerville, MA 02143

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher

4 beds

1.5 baths

$4,950

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Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Description

4 bed/1.5 bath (second floor) Open modern kitchen/living room (granite counters, stainless steel appliances, newer cabinets) Updated tiled bathroom Free use of laundry machines in-unit Central heat and AC Private deck Hardwood floors throughout Off-street parking available for rent

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What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment Porter Square, Cambridge, MA?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Porter Square, Cambridge average around $2,550/month, down 1.0% year over year.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment Porter Square, Cambridge, MA?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, two-bedroom apartments in Porter Square, Cambridge average approximately $3,230/month, down 8.2% from this time last year.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment Porter Square, Cambridge, MA?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, three-bedroom apartments in Porter Square, Cambridge average close to $3,730/month, down 2.1% year over year.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, Porter Square apartments in Cambridge average around $3,630/month across all property types, remaining relatively stable year over year.

What is the average apartment size in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA?

Based on our current listings, apartments in Porter Square, Cambridge average around 762 sqft across all unit types, with two-bedrooms running larger at approximately 1,156 sqft.

What type of apartment is most common in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA?

Based on Zumper's current listings, three-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Porter Square, Cambridge, with about 19 listings available monthly.

Why Porter Square, Cambridge is a great place to live

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.

What type of apartment is least common inPorter Square, Cambridge, MA?

Based on our current inventory, studio apartments are the least common rental type in Porter Square, Cambridge, with approximately 6 listings available each month.

Methodology: How we got this data

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 2026 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.

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