5 Centre St # 42, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$3,050/mo
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About this home
Bright top floor apartment in good condition. Two equally sized spacious bedrooms. Newer high-quality windows. Updated eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertop, and high-end stainless steel appliances. Prime location-5 minute walk to Central Square, 7-minute walk to Harvard Square, one block from #1 bus stop and Mass Ave. Whole Foods, CVS, restaurants, shops, post office are all nearby. Hardwood floors throughout. Wall AC. 1 deeded off-street parking. Heat and hot water are all INCLUDED in rent. Coin-operated washer and dryer shared with other units of this building in the basement.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Lease Pending
May 20, 2026
Lease pending
Listed for Rent
May 12, 2026
$3,050
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Li
Office: Feng Shui Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72404758
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Oct 30, 2018
$640,000
MLS #72404758
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | ⏳ Lease Pending | - | - | - | Lease pending |
| 05/12/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,050 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/30/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $640,000 | - | - | MLS #72404758 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Condominium
Living Area
610 sq ft
Lot Size
999 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Rental Details
Available
Jul 12, 2026
Lease Term
Lease Terms(12 Mon),Term of Rental(12 Mon)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Parking
Security Deposit
$3,050
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
HOA
Yes
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
42
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
8 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Lease Pending
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
610 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
610 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi
|
#253 of 346
|
Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.4 mi
|
#45 of 352
|
Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.0 mi
|
#100 of 824
|
Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.3 mi
|
#137 of 824
|
Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.3 mi
|
#103 of 352
|
Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#214 of 352
|
Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.1 mi
|
#118 of 352
|
Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.9 mi
|
#67 of 352
|
Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 mi
|
#178 of 346
|
Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
5 Centre St # 42, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
BB805700
Office MLS ID
AC0313
Listing Data Updated
May 20, 2026 12:01 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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