$3,150 - $3,295 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

166 5th St

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Cambridge, MA 02141

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  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    540 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 1

Highlights

  • Furnished
  • Smoke Free
166 5th St
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2 Available Units

2 $3,150 Total Monthly Price 1 bed, 1 bath, 540 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $3,150 deposit, Sep 1
3 $3,295 Total Monthly Price 2 beds, 1 bath, 540 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $3,295 deposit, Sep 1
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

About 166 5th St Cambridge, MA 02141

12 Month Lease, $3,150 deposit, Available Sep 1

Sunny first floor apartment close to campus Renovated Kitchen Newer Appliances in Kitchen (New Range, Dishwasher and counter tops) - bring your cooking chops! Kitchen area runs into living room. Bathroom accessible from bedroom. The apartment is in an older building but has a nice updated feel to it. Apt is single occupancy only. Couple okay, but subject to additional fee to cover all-inclusive utilities. Close to Kendall Square and Cambridgeside Galleria T stops. There is a MIT Safe Ride Stop three short blocks away. **rent is all inclusive of everything except Internet**

# Updated 1-Bedroom Apartment with All Utilities Included – East Cambridge Live just minutes from MIT and Kendall Square in this bright and updated one-bedroom apartment located on a quiet residential street in East Cambridge. Offering approximately 540 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this apartment combines modern convenience with an unbeatable location. The apartment features an updated kitchen with dishwasher, a separate bedroom, an open living and dining area, and an older but well-maintained bathroom. All utilities are included in the rent—including heat, hot water, electricity, and gas—making budgeting simple and predictable. Shared laundry facilities are available within the building. ### Apartment Features * Approximately 540 square feet * One separate bedroom * Updated kitchen * Dishwasher * Open living and dining area * Older but well-maintained bathroom * ALL utilities included (heat, hot water, electricity, and gas) * Shared laundry in building * Second-floor apartment * Smoke-free building ### Location Highlights * Walking distance to MIT * Minutes to Kendall Square * Close to the MBTA Red Line * Convenient access to restaurants, cafés, shopping, and grocery stores * Easy commute to downtown Boston Ideal for: * Graduate students * Postdoctoral researchers * Professionals working in Kendall Square * Couples seeking an efficient, well-located apartment If you're looking for a comfortable apartment with predictable monthly costs in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers exceptional value and convenience.

166 5th St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Granite Countertops

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Tile Floors
  • Furnished

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Air Conditioning

Property Information

  • Built in 1890
  • 3 units
  • Furnished Units Available

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
166 5th St is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
235 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.5 mile from 166 5th St. 166 5th St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.6 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 22 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 9 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 166 5th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
166 5th St has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Museum of Science
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Boston National Historical Park
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
166 5th St has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston Public Garden, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
166 5th St has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 28 min 13.7 mi
Drive: 32 min 17.9 mi
Drive: 31 min 18.7 mi
166 5th St has 3 military bases within 18.7 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.7 miles away and a 28 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Tile Floors
  • Furnished