171 Thorndike #1

Apartment
4 beds
1 bath
1,100 sqft
Cats & dogs OK
Laundry on site

About 171 Thorndike #1

Newly Updated Duplex 4BR Kendall Sq, MIT, Lechmere. Available January 1 or earlier. New Kitchen. Central A/C. Dishwasher. Granite and SS Appliances. Laundry in Basement. Hardwood Floors. Lots of Closet Space. Off Street Parking Available at additional Cost. No Smoking.

Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MIT, Lechmere. Move-In Costs & Fees: Last Month Rent: $4,000. First Month Rent: $4,000. Amenities: Eat-In Kitchen & Range/Oven. Heating fuel: gas.
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RentalSource last checked: 1 minute ago · Listing updated: November 11, 2026
Listed by Peter Koskores · (617) 764-2734
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Property Summary

Property Type: Apartment
Rental Fee: $4,000
Bedrooms: 4 beds
Bathrooms: 1 bath
Size: 1,100 sqft
Pets: Cats & dogs
Laundry: On site
Parking: Yes
Available: January 1, 2027
ID: 84720871

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free
  • Storage

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.
Fees
  • First Month Rent $4,000 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
  • Last Months Rent $4,000 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).

Additional Details

This 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 171 Thorndike #1 in Cambridge, MA 02141 rents for $4,000 a month. It has 1,100 square feet and is pet friendly. 171 Thorndike #1 was advertised by Peter Koskores on November 11, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $4,000 a month, this apartment is well below the typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge (about $6,100).

From 40 apartments and condos with four or more bedrooms listed in Cambridge on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$6,100Typical rent for 4+ bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge
$5,130–$7,560Middle half of their rents
41 daysAverage time they have been listed

See 4+ bedroom rentals in Cambridge

Rent History

This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from May to August 2026, starting at $4,800 and ending at $4,000. Today's rent is the same.

Rent history for this home, newest first
DateEventRentChange
November 11, 2026 Listed for rent $4,000
August 21, 2026 Listing removed $4,000
August 7, 2026 Price change $4,000−9.1% −9.1%
August 2, 2026 Price change $4,400−4.3% −4.3%
June 29, 2026 Price change $4,600−4.2% −4.2%
May 19, 2026 Listed for rent $4,800
April 22, 2026 Listing removed $4,800
March 17, 2026 Listed for rent $4,800+14.3% +14.3%
October 4, 2024 Listing removed $4,200
September 2, 2023 Listing removed $4,200
April 20, 2022 Listing removed $4,200

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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(617) 764-2734
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171 Thorndike #1, Cambridge, MA 02141
Apartment for rent
$4,000
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Interested in 171 Thorndike #1?
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Property listed by
Peter Koskores
(617) 764-2734
Avoid rental scams - Situations involving wire transfers or a landlord who can't meet you in person can be red flags.
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