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17A Forest St

Cambridge, MA 02140 - Middlesex County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

About 17A Forest St

Porter Square: Large one Bed in Beautiful Historic Brick building. Brand new renovations; new windows, walls, fresh paint, poly'd floors, new lighting, kitchen, granite, stainless, dishwasher, disposal, laundry in unit & Central Hvac.

RentalSource last checked: July 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM ET

Last updated: July 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET

Listed by: Alcove Realty, (617) 868-8500

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$3,300 - $3,400
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81785436

Property Amenities

• Garbage Disposal

• Dishwasher

Community Features

• Laundry Facilities

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1	1	1	-	$3,300
22	1	1	-	$3,400

Leasing Information

Photos are an example of similar units within the building, actual unit may vary. Availability and pricing can change daily and vary by lease term. Please contact us to schedule a showing.

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Cambridge for $3,300-$3,400 with 1 bed, 1 bath and located at 17A Forest St in Cambridge, MA 02140. The averaged rental price of $3,350 is 5.5% ($176) higher than the average rent of $3,174 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA and 26.8% ($709) higher than the average rent of $2,641 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Middlesex County. 17A Forest St was advertised by Alcove Realty on July 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM ET, last updated on July 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET and last checked today at 3:39 PM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

10% Recommended 50%

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Recommended income

$132,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $132,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 1-bedroom rental priced at $3,300 per month.

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Apartment for rent

$3,300 - $3,400

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Property managed by:

Alcove Realty
(617) 868-8500

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