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5 Leighton St5 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA
Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
| Monthly rent | $2,778–$3,313The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | Studio–1 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 449–721 |
5+ Days Ago
1 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 101 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 4 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02141 |
Property Overview
With 57 photos available, the property at 5 Leighton St in Cambridge showcases its features effectively. It stands out for its pet-friendly environment, offering numerous grooming services, hospitals, and dog parks nearby. Convenient access to public transit and a vibrant neighborhood enhances the social life, complemented by a competitive value per square foot compared to local properties.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Images available
- In-house dry cleaning
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Highlights
Pet Friendly
Units
5 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA
5 Leighton St Cambridge, MA
New Listing
2-468
Studio
1 Bath
$2,778
Furnished
New Listing
2-263
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,193
Furnished
New Listing
1-119
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,208
Furnished
New Listing
1-423
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,313
Furnished
Amenities for 5 Leighton St
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Dogs Ok
- Cats Ok
Unit Amenities
- Furnished
Policies at 5 Leighton St
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 5 Leighton St
Check out this fantastic property located at 5 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141, in the heart of East Cambridge! This 101-unit building offers a range of studio and 1-bedroom apartments, spanning from 449 to 721 square feet. As a resident, you'll enjoy access to top-rated schools, with two elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school nearby, all with A- or higher ratings. This pet-friendly property features furnished units and is perfect for long-term rentals. Enjoy an array of amenities, including a fitness center, rooftop lounge, onsite green spaces, swimming pool, and dry cleaning services. Plus, take advantage of the walkable distance to local grocery stores. With its LEED Green Certification, you can feel good about your eco-friendly living choice.
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Address details
| Units | 101 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 4 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02141 |
5 Leighton St #1-423 is great for:
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 Leighton St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- Studio is 52 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 79 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- In-house dry cleaning
- Upgraded laundry services available
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
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Rent trends in Cambridge
Studio apartments at 5 Leighton St #1-423 cost about 6% more than the average rent price for studios in East Cambridge.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% higher than 1-bedrooms in East Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
East Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,633 |
| March 2024 | $2,670 |
| April 2024 | $2,647 |
| May 2024 | $2,680 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,084 |
| March 2024 | $2,980 |
| April 2024 | $3,003 |
| May 2024 | $3,057 |
| June 2024 | $3,134 |
| July 2024 | $3,094 |
| August 2024 | $3,098 |
| September 2024 | $3,094 |
| October 2024 | $2,961 |
| November 2024 | $2,876 |
| December 2024 | $2,707 |
| January 2025 | $2,869 |
| February 2025 | $2,859 |
| March 2025 | $2,823 |
| April 2025 | $2,907 |
| May 2025 | $3,066 |
| June 2025 | $3,019 |
| July 2025 | $3,046 |
| August 2025 | $3,037 |
| September 2025 | $3,012 |
| October 2025 | $3,018 |
| November 2025 | $3,023 |
| December 2025 | $3,021 |
| January 2026 | $2,652 |
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Can I afford to live at 5 Leighton St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$111,120/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $111,120 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,778.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,107 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,267 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,682 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,117 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,012 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,182 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,072 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,182 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,037 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 5 Leighton St #1-423
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 5 Leighton St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 5 Leighton St, Cambridge
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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