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- Hardwood floors
- Eat-in kitchen
- Dishwasher and disposal
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40 Jay St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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Amenities for 40 Jay St, Riverside
Apartment Amenities
| Deck | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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About 40 Jay St
4 bed 2 bath in Cambridgeport within a 7 minute walk to Central Square. Back yard and deck, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher and disposal. Great location. (Reference #135391)
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 40 Jay St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverside
4-bedroom apartments at 40 Jay St cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $4,924 |
| June 2024 | $4,992 |
| July 2024 | $4,850 |
| August 2024 | $4,897 |
| September 2024 | $5,000 |
| October 2024 | $5,075 |
| November 2024 | $4,988 |
| December 2024 | $4,998 |
| January 2025 | $4,990 |
| February 2025 | $4,993 |
| March 2025 | $5,365 |
| April 2025 | $5,250 |
| May 2025 | $5,190 |
| June 2025 | $5,234 |
| July 2025 | $5,210 |
| August 2025 | $5,205 |
| September 2025 | $5,100 |
| October 2025 | $5,092 |
| November 2025 | $5,030 |
| December 2025 | $5,163 |
| January 2026 | $5,281 |
| February 2026 | $5,332 |
| March 2026 | $5,362 |
| April 2026 | $5,441 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $5,441 |
| June 2024 | $5,380 |
| July 2024 | $5,022 |
| August 2024 | $5,118 |
| September 2024 | $5,275 |
| October 2024 | $5,218 |
| November 2024 | $4,977 |
| December 2024 | $4,961 |
| January 2025 | $4,950 |
| February 2025 | $4,961 |
| March 2025 | $5,234 |
| April 2025 | $5,293 |
| May 2025 | $5,307 |
| June 2025 | $5,275 |
| July 2025 | $5,270 |
| August 2025 | $5,294 |
| September 2025 | $5,205 |
| October 2025 | $5,225 |
| November 2025 | $5,205 |
| December 2025 | $5,197 |
| January 2026 | $5,225 |
| February 2026 | $5,113 |
| March 2026 | $5,290 |
| April 2026 | $5,350 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$220,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $5,200 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,780 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $4,800 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 40 Jay St
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
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
Morse School
40 granite st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Riverside | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 40 Jay St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 40 Jay St, Cambridge
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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