Spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom featuring 535 sq. ft. of living space, hardwood floors, central air, and the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer. The professionally managed building offers an on-site superintendent and easy access to everyday conveniences.
Water, hot water, and garbage are included in the rent. Cats are welcome for an additional $50/month per cat, up to 2 cats. Street parking is available, and students are welcome.
Ideally located in Cambridge with convenient access to Davis Square, Porter Square, Alewife, and Tufts University. Enjoy nearby restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, shops, parks, and entertainment, with excellent access to public transportation and the Red Line for an easy commute to Harvard Square, Kendall Square, and Downtown Boston. Amenities: Heat, Updated Bathroom, Updated Kitchen & Central Heat.
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This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 17 Forest St #23 in Cambridge, MA 02140 rents for $3,150 a month. It has 535 square feet and is pet friendly. 17 Forest St #23 was advertised by The Abundant Group of Real Broker on October 31, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $3,150 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge (about $3,000).
Typical $3,000This home $3,150
$2,460$3,950
From 182 one-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.
$3,000Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge
This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource in July 2026 for $3,400. Today's rent is $250 lower.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 31, 2026
Listed for rent
$3,150−7.4%
−7.4%
July 31, 2026
Listing removed
$3,400
July 7, 2026
Listed for rent
$3,400+16.6%
+16.6%
March 10, 2022
Listing removed
$2,915
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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