This 2 Bd, 1 Bth in Kendall Square puts you at the center of it all. The MBTA Red Line (Central Square Station) is steps away, connecting you to Harvard Square, MIT, and Downtown Boston in minutes. Multiple bus lines run through the neighborhood, including the #1 bus (Harvard to Dudley), the #64 (Oak Square to Kendall/MIT), and the #70 and #70A, providing direct connections to Watertown, Central Square, and Cambridge Street. The CT1 bus offers a quick ride along Massachusetts Ave linking you to Boston Medical Center and the Back Bay. Grab a bite at nearby Mamaleh's Delicatessen, Zuzu, or Cafe Pamplona, or catch a show at the Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub. Whole Foods and Harvest Co-op keep daily errands simple, while the Charles River paths offer a quick escape for running and recreation. With MIT, Harvard, and the Kendall Square tech corridor all within easy reach, this apartment is hard to beat.
Move-In Costs & Fees: Broker Fee: $2,550. Last Month Rent: $2,550. First Month Rent.
93 days on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 5 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 168 Elm St #3 in Cambridge, MA 02139 rents for $2,550 a month. 168 Elm St #3 was advertised by Olena Lyons on July 30, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $2,550 a month, this apartment is well below the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge (about $3,710).
Typical $3,710This home $2,550
$4,890
From 191 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Cambridge on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$3,710Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge
The rent has dropped 3 times since it was listed on July 30, from $2,900 to $2,550. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from December 2023 to March 2024, ending at $2,800. Today's rent is $250 lower.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
September 30, 2026
Price change
$2,550−3.8%
−3.8%
September 18, 2026
Price change
$2,650−5.4%
−5.4%
September 12, 2026
Price change
$2,800−3.4%
−3.4%
July 30, 2026
Listed for rent
$2,900+3.6%
+3.6%
March 26, 2024
Listing removed
$2,800
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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