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21 Wendell St

Cambridge, MA 02138 - Middlesex County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

About 21 Wendell St

Harvard Square; New renovations with modern kitchen and bath, sunny and spacious living room, prime location between Porter and Harvard Sq.

RentalSource last checked: July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM ET

Last updated: July 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM ET

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

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,610 - $2,690
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81863076

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
X	1	1	-	$2,610
X	1	1	-	$2,690

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 $2,610-$2,690 with 1 bed, 1 bath and located at 21 Wendell St in Cambridge, MA 02138. The averaged rental price of $2,650 is 16.5% ($524) lower than the average rent of $3,174 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA and 0.3% ($9) higher than the average rent of $2,641 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Middlesex County. 21 Wendell St was advertised by Alcove Realty on July 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM ET, last updated yesterday on July 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM ET and last checked today at 10:29 AM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$104,400 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $104,400 is recommended to comfortably afford this 1-bedroom rental priced at $2,610 per month.

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$2,610 - $2,690

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Property managed by:

Alcove Realty
(617) 868-8500

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