228 Western Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

$3,500

$3,350/mo

3

Beds

1

Baths

1,093

Sq Ft

3,485

Lot Sq Ft

1929

Year Built

Apartment

Type

82

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$150 Listed May 14, 2026 • MLS# 73518859 Copied! • Updated Jul 23, 2026

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About this home

Room for rent - Shared apartment This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unfurnished apartment offers a spacious living room with a kitchen alcove, adorned with gorgeous hardwood floors. Large windows in each bedroom ensure plenty of natural light. Conveniently located, it's just a 10-minute walk to the Central Square Red Line T stop and within walking distance of some of Cambridge's best restaurants.

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Property History

Market Insights

1

Price Changes

4.3%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 19, 2026

$3,350 $150 (-4.29%)

From $3,500 to $3,350 (-4.3%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

May 14, 2026

$3,500

Original listing

Agent: Douglas Wakeley Office: Guiker Brokerage Massachusetts, LLC

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/19/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$3,350	$150	-	From $3,500 to $3,350 (-4.3%)
05/14/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,500	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Year Built 1929

Living Area 1,093 sq ft

Lot Size 3,485 sq ft

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Term of Rental(12)

Rent Includes Water, Sewer

Security Deposit $3,500

Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance

Pets No

Pet Policy No Pets

Interior

Heating Electric

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Microwave

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

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

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession 09/01/2026

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 2

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 70 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1929

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,093 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Entry Level

2

Floor Layout

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

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Microwave

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1929

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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric

Cooling:

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Exterior & Lot

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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

10 schools

A

Amigos School

0.2 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

C

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

0.6 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

St. Peter Elementary School

1.5 mi

Grades PK-08

Shady Hill School

1.5 mi

Grades PK-08

Cambridge Montessori School

1.8 mi

Grades PK-06

Cambridge Friends School

1.9 mi

Grades PK-08

A

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

2.2 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

Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.

2.8 mi

Grades 01-12

Fayerweather Street School

2.9 mi

Grades PK-08

A+

Martin Luther King Jr. School

0.2 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5

Improved 21 spots from last year

+6.3 above state avg

340 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

5 schools

Allium Montessori School

1.0 mi

Grades 01-06

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

0.2 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

1.1 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

1.3 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

A

Rindge Avenue Upper School

2.1 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

H

High Schools

3 schools

Farr Academy School

0.4 mi

Grades 07-12

NuVu Innovation School

0.5 mi

Grades 08-12

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

1.4 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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228 Western Avenue # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Douglas Wakeley

Listing Office Guiker Brokerage Massachusetts, LLC

Office Phone 708-494-3684

Agent MLS ID CN255644

Office MLS ID AN8298

Listing Data Updated Jul 23, 2026 3:05 AM 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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