FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
21 Shepard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$2,600
$2,500/mo
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About this home
Spacious one-bedroom offering at Shepard Place, a classic brick building close to Harvard Square and Harvard University. Unit placement is set back from the street on the first floor. The entry way and dining area is the nucleus of the apartment with a storage and coat closet. The living room and bedroom are both good size rooms, the bedroom with a double wide closet and the living room with a built in closet and shelf system. The kitchen has newer cabinets, painted and a newer floor. The bathroom is moderate sized with a larger size tub and shower enclosure with a traditional tiled floor. Additional highlights are high ceilings and hardwood flooring. Common laundry and bike storage area on lower level as well as some extra storage in a lockable storage closet. Enjoy easy access to the many shops and restaurants between Harvard Square and Porter Square. Walk Score® 91 - "Walker's Paradise." Current tenants furnature for sale - see and confirm if wanted
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
3.8%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jul 26, 2026
$2,500
$100
(-3.85%)
From $2,600 to $2,500 (-3.9%)
Listed for Rent
May 7, 2026
$2,600
Original listing
Agent: Peter Cote
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,500 | $100 | - | From $2,600 to $2,500 (-3.9%) |
| 05/07/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,600 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
540 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Lease Terms(Yes),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit
$2,500
Required
First MonthDepositReferences
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
Common, Steam
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
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
HOA
Yes
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
85 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
540 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
540 sq ft above grade
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Common, Steam
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 mi
|
#100 of 824
|
Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 mi
|
#253 of 346
|
Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.4 mi
|
#45 of 352
|
Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.1 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.1 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.7 mi
|
#214 of 352
|
Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.0 mi
|
#118 of 352
|
Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 mi
|
#178 of 346
|
Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
Harvard Square
21 Shepard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Peter Cote
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB803249
Office MLS ID
AN6200
Listing Data Updated
Jul 30, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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