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About 5 Blake St
Porter Square Closest train = Porter Square (Red Line) Studio/1 bath (first floor) Rent includes heat, hot water, gas, and electricity Updated & modern kitchen/bath (granite, stainless steel appliances, newer cabinets) Hardwood floors Coin-op laundry on first floor Street parking with City permit Off-street parking available for rent
Address details
| Neighborhood | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02140 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Porter Square
studio apartments at 5 Blake St cost about 19% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Porter Square.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,650 |
| 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 |
| February 2026 | $2,554 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,700 |
| April 2024 | $2,700 |
| May 2024 | $2,700 |
| June 2024 | $2,625 |
| July 2024 | $2,550 |
| August 2024 | $2,540 |
| September 2024 | $2,575 |
| October 2024 | $2,668 |
| November 2024 | $2,690 |
| December 2024 | $2,650 |
| January 2025 | $2,700 |
| February 2025 | $2,700 |
| March 2025 | $2,461 |
| April 2025 | $2,436 |
| May 2025 | $2,450 |
| June 2025 | $2,400 |
| July 2025 | $2,440 |
| August 2025 | $3,016 |
| November 2025 | $2,795 |
| December 2025 | $2,795 |
| January 2026 | $2,697 |
| February 2026 | $2,567 |
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Schools near 5 Blake St
The Andrew Peabody School
70 rindge ave
cambridge, MA, 2140
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Graham & Parks School
44 linnaean st
cambridge, MA, 2140
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A
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 oxford st
cambridge, MA, 2138
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A
John M. Tobin Montessori School
197 vassal ln
cambridge, MA, 2138
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Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
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Getting around Cambridge near 5 Blake St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 5 Blake St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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