21 Mellen # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Agassiz

$4,900

$4,550/mo

4

Beds

1

Baths

1,150

Sq Ft

4,127

Lot Sq Ft

1958

Year Built

Apartment

Type

40

Days on Market

For Rent Price Drop -$350 Listed Jul 1, 2026 • MLS# 73543764 Copied! • Updated Aug 5, 2026

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About this home

Prime Agassiz location just one block from Harvard Law School. Next door to Lesley and Harvard Mesuem of Natual History. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath with large living room, foyer and Eat-in-Kitchen. Laundry in basement and many closet for storage space. Glorious natural light through out all rooms. Rent includes heat and hot water! Easy access to shops and restaurants on Mass Ave, the Cambridge Common, Harvard Law School, Longy School of Music, Lesley University, and the Charles River. Walk to Harvard Sq and Red line T with a easy ride to MIT / Kendall Square, MGH and downtown Boston. No smoking, No pet. On-stree parking, off-street parking spot at additional rent. Need good credit scroe, income and reference to apply.

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Property History

Market Insights

4

Price Changes

7.1%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 31, 2026

$4,550 $125 (-2.67%)

From $4,675 to $4,550 (-2.7%)

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 20, 2026

$4,675 $85 (-1.79%)

From $4,760 to $4,675 (-1.8%)

↑

Price Increased

Jul 15, 2026

$4,760 +$10 (+0.21%)

From $4,750 to $4,760 (+0.2%)

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 8, 2026

$4,750 $150 (-3.06%)

From $4,900 to $4,750 (-3.1%)

🏠

Listed for Rent

Jul 1, 2026

$4,900

Original listing

Office: Media Realty Group Elite

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/31/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$4,550	$125	-	From $4,675 to $4,550 (-2.7%)
07/20/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$4,675	$85	-	From $4,760 to $4,675 (-1.8%)
07/15/2026	↑ Price Increased	$4,760	+$10	-	From $4,750 to $4,760 (+0.2%)
07/08/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$4,750	$150	-	From $4,900 to $4,750 (-3.1%)
07/01/2026	🏠 Listed for Rent	$4,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Year Built 1958

Living Area 1,150 sq ft

Lot Size 4,127 sq ft

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Short Term Lease,Lease Terms(9+ Mon),Term of Rental(9+)

Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Occupancy Only, Laundry Facilities

Security Deposit $4,550

Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance

Pets No

Pet Policy No Pets

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard

Cooling None

Flooring Vinyl

Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Features Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Single Living Level

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 3

Sq Ft Source Field Card

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 35 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1958

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,150 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Entry Level

3

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 2 levels · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Single Living Level

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1958

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

School District

Cambridge School District local

A-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

65% attend college

58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working

✓ School Safety 2024-25

1.2% Low

0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency

↓ 4.3% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

A+

Maria L. Baldwin School

0.1 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0

Dropped 52 spots from last year

+3.8 above state avg

360 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

A-

Graham and Parks School

0.3 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7

Improved 3 spots from last year

-5.5 below state avg

367 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

St. Peter Elementary School

0.6 mi

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

Allium Montessori School

0.2 mi

Grades 01-06

A

Rindge Avenue Upper School

0.9 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3

Dropped 2 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

1.0 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1

Dropped 24 spots from last year

-9.1 below state avg

283 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

F

Full Circle High School

1.2 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3

Improved 22 spots from last year

-40.9 below state avg

67 students Diverse

Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

B+

Somerville High School

1.2 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1

Improved 111 spots from last year

-1.1 below state avg

1,394 students Diverse

17 sports • 1,566 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

Farr Academy School

1.4 mi

Grades 07-12

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Agassiz

21 Mellen # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Quan Xiao

Listing Office Media Realty Group Elite

Office Phone 855-886-3342

Agent MLS ID CT008261

Office MLS ID AN9567

Listing Data Updated Aug 5, 2026 11:04 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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