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42 Jay St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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Amenities for 42 Jay St, Riverside
Apartment Amenities
| Deck | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 42 Jay St
4 bedroom apartment with back yard and back deck, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher and disposal, free laundry and storage available in the basement. Located between Harvard and Central Square within a 7 minute walk to the Central Square Subway Station. (Reference #122404)
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 42 Jay Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
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- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverside
4-bedroom apartments at 42 Jay St cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $4,991 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $5,350 |
| 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 |
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Can I afford to live at 42 Jay St?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $208,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $5,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $5,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,000 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,780 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,780 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $4,600 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $4,600 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $4,800 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $4,800 | 4 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 42 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
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Getting around Cambridge near 42 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 42 Jay St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
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
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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42 Jay Street, Cambridge, MA
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Hardwood Floor • In-Unit Laundry
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