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86 Norfolk St #2

Cambridge, MA 02139 - Middlesex County

Apartment

3 beds

2 baths

No pets

Laundry on site

About 86 Norfolk St #2

Lovely second floor 3 bed/2 bath apartment in a multi-family house close to Central Sq. The unit is totally gut renovated with gleaming hardwood floors, gas heating, high ceilings, fresh paint. Modern eat-in-kitchen with brand new s/s appliances, dishwasher, new cabinets, lots of counter space. Three large bedrooms with closets, large living room, two modern bathrooms. Private back deck and shared backyard. Coin-op laundry in the basement.

Move-In Costs & Fees: Broker Fee: $4,300. Last Month Rent: $4,300. First Month Rent: $4,300. Security Deposit: $4,300.

102 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 5 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026

Listed by: Joy Zou · (617) 676-7754

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$4,300
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	No
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	84047621

Amenities

Water Included
Laundry Facilities
Dishwasher
Balcony/Patio
Hardwood Floors

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Fees

Broker Fee $4,300 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
First Month Rent $4,300 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Last Months Rent $4,300 (mandatory, nonrefundable, pre-move-in).
Security deposit $4,300 (mandatory, refundable, pre-move-in).

Additional Details

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 86 Norfolk St #2 in Cambridge, MA 02139 rents for $4,300 a month. 86 Norfolk St #2 was advertised by Joy Zou on July 21, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $4,300 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge (about $4,500).

From 70 three-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.

$4,500Typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge

$3,800–$5,100Middle half of their rents

38 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

The rent has dropped 3 times since it was listed on July 21, from $4,700 to $4,300.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
October 14, 2026	Price change	$4,300−1.1%	−1.1%
September 16, 2026	Price change	$4,350−3.3%	−3.3%
August 11, 2026	Price change	$4,500−4.3%	−4.3%
July 21, 2026	Listed for rent	$4,700

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

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3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

$172,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $172,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 3-bedroom rental priced at $4,300 per month.

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Apartment for rent

$4,300

Rent reduced $50 on October 14

Deposit $4,300 · All fees

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Property listed by:

Joy Zou

(617) 676-7754

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