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Apartment
1,046 sqft
$988/sqft
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About this House
Super cute two story 2-bed/1-bath attached single family for rent in East Cambridge. Short 5-minute walk to Kendall Square and 7-minute walk to Lechmere - close to restaurants, grocery store, shops, restaurants, cafes, and more. Living room with hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances, gas stove with vent hood, dishwasher and fridge with ice maker. Private back deck and patio. Two well sized bedrooms can comfortably fit queens. Updated bathroom. Dedicated washer/dryer in-basement. Parking on street by permit. One cat OK, no dogs please. Available 4/1. 13 month lease. First month's rent, last month's rent and security deposit equal to one month's rent due on lease signing.
13-month lease. Water/sewer is included. Renters are responsible for gas, electric and cable/wifi.
13-month lease. Water/sewer is included. Renters are responsible for gas, electric and cable/wifi.
148 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02141 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,046 sqft apartment in East Cambridge. It last sold for $700,000 on Jul 1, 2015 (16,973% above the $4,100 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $4,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 22, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,033,600, with a rent estimate of $3,365/month.
Home Details for 148 3rd St
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
Comparable Sales for 148 3rd St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.36 | Apartment | $990,000 | 04/09/26 | 2 | 1 | 951 sqft | |
0.14 | Apartment | $935,000 | 08/19/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,040 sqft | |
0.39 | Apartment | $1,035,000 | 06/03/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,105 sqft | |
0.68 | Apartment | $855,000 | 10/31/25 | 2 | 1 | 974 sqft | |
0.97 | Apartment | $800,000 | 10/09/25 | 2 | 1 | 950 sqft | |
0.89 | Apartment | $996,300 | 04/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 780 sqft | |
0.83 | Apartment | $962,000 | 06/26/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 sqft | |
0.79 | Apartment | $793,000 | 10/10/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,300 sqft | |
0.82 | Apartment | $788,000 | 04/29/26 | 1 | 1 | 852 sqft | |
0.80 | Apartment | $685,000 | 02/05/26 | 1 | 1 | 625 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
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Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,365/mo
Average rent
$3.6K
Available listings
186
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What Locals Say about East Cambridge
At least 106 Trulia users voted on each feature.
91 % Say it's dog friendly
87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
86 % Say streets are well-lit
86 % Say there are sidewalks
80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say kids play outside
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
42 % Say neighbors are friendly
41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say parking is easy
40 % Say it's quiet
39 % Say there are community events
33 % Say there's wildlife
31 % Say car is needed
28 % Say yards are well-kept
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Apr 22, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $4,100 |
Mar 18, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $4,100 Price decreased by 4% |
Feb 25, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $4,250 |
Jun 27, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 9, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $3,750 |
Jun 9, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ListingRemoved | |
May 31, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | Listed For Rent | $3,475 |
May 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,500 |
Apr 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $2,500 |
Mar 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,500 |
Feb 15, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $2,500 |
Jul 1, 2015 Source: N/A | Sold | $700,000 |
May 20, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $679,000 |
Apr 29, 1994 Source: N/A | Sold | $118,000 |
Nov 30, 1992 Source: N/A | Sold | $108,500 |
Jan 18, 1990 Source: N/A | Sold | $45,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $5,878 | $925,600 |
Home facts updated by county records
Frequently asked questions about 148 3rd St
- What is 148 3rd St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 148 3rd St in Cambridge, MA is $1,033,600.
- What is the price history for 148 3rd St?148 3rd St in Cambridge, MA last sold for $700,000 in July 2015.
- Is Cambridge a buyer's or seller's market?Cambridge is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Cambridge?The median sale price in Cambridge is $1.19M. That is up $87.5K from the prior month.
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