490 Cambridge St # 1, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

$3,000

$2,700/mo

2

Beds

1

Baths

999

Sq Ft

999

Lot Sq Ft

Apartment

Type

40

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$300 Listed Jun 15, 2026 • MLS# 73535822 Copied! • Updated Jul 22, 2026

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About this home

Searching for occupancy on September 1st? Your search ends here! This freshly painted ground-floor unit features an eat-in kitchen with a gas stove and modern appliances. With spacious rooms and brand new flooring, this space is truly fantastic. The building offers shared coin-operated laundry, a private entrance, and easy access to numerous shops, restaurants, and public transportation. ~ No pets & No smoking ~

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Property History

Market Insights

1

Price Changes

10%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 22, 2026

$2,700 $300 (-10%)

From $3,000 to $2,700 (-10.0%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jun 15, 2026

$3,000

Original listing

Agent: Rosa Molettieri Office: Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/22/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$2,700	$300	-	From $3,000 to $2,700 (-10.0%)
06/15/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Living Area 999 sq ft

Lot Size 999 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Term of Rental(12 Mos)

Rent Includes Water

Security Deposit $1,500

Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance

Pets No

Pet Policy No Pets

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Features Single Living Level

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 None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 1

Sq Ft Source Other

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 37 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

For Rent

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

999 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Entry Level

1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1

Kitchen

Bedroom2

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Bathroom2

Bathroom3

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

No

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Single Living Level

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

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:

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

C+

King Open School

0.4 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7

Dropped 179 spots from last year

-13.5 below state avg

391 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

B

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

0.7 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 42.1

Improved 616 spots from last year

-16.1 below state avg

249 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

A-

Cambridgeport School

0.7 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3

Improved 94 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

263 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

B+

Darby Vassall Upper School

0.2 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

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

0.4 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

Edwards Middle

1.0 mi

H

High Schools

3 schools

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

0.3 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

NuVu Innovation School

1.0 mi

Grades 08-12

Farr Academy School

1.2 mi

Grades 07-12

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490 Cambridge St # 1, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rosa Molettieri

Listing Office Barrett, Chris. J., REALTORS®

Office Phone 781-245-5011

Agent MLS ID B9500542

Office MLS ID B50201

Listing Data Updated Jul 22, 2026 3:38 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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