148 5th St

Cambridge, MA 02141

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1-3 beds

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 6KA 1 bd, 1 ba	500	Now	Fees may apply $2,750

What's special

Neighborhood: East Cambridge

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Walker's Paradise

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Excellent Transit

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Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools in Cambridge

Kennedy-Longfellow School

Grades PK-5 • 0.2 miles

5/10

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4/10

Student Progress Rating

5/10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Grades 6-8 • 0.2 miles

8/10

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8/10

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8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Grades 9-12 • 1.6 miles

8/10

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7/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Historic Area
East Cambridge’s older street grid and former industrial buildings reflect its long history as a manufacturing center.
Green Spaces
North Point Park provides lawns, paths, and open riverfront views.
Transit Access
Lechmere station and local bus routes connect East Cambridge with other parts of Cambridge and Boston.
Shopping Scene
CambridgeSide brings mall shopping and dining options to the neighborhood.

East Cambridge sits between the Charles River and the Cambridge-Somerville line, with a mix of historic streets, converted industrial buildings, and newer development. The neighborhood’s industrial past is visible around the former Cambridge Gas Works site, now the CambridgeSide area, while the Museum of Science stands just across the river. North Point Park offers paths, lawns, and river views; nearby paths connect to longer walks and bike rides along the Charles. Dining and coffee options range from neighborhood cafés to restaurants and food spots around CambridgeSide, with additional shopping at the mall. Kendall/MIT’s galleries, public art, and nightlife are close by, and the Green Line’s Lechmere station, buses, and bike routes make trips around Cambridge and Boston convenient. East Cambridge neighborhood listings have a median rent of $3,675 per month, with a typical range of $1,310 to $19,157.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 148 5th St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

148 5th St is located at 148 5th St in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Curio Coffee, Tatte, and Tatte.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 148 5th St?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 148 5th St include MIT Medical (Building E23) (0.6 miles away), Eat Street Cafe (0.8 miles away), and Bulfinch Building (MGH) (0.8 miles away).

What schools are assigned to 148 5th St?

The schools assigned to 148 5th St include Kennedy-Longfellow School, Vassal Lane Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 148 5th St?

148 5th St is located near 4 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (1 mile) and Copley Square Farmer's Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Apple CambridgeSide, are approximately 0.4 miles away.

What colleges and universities are near 148 5th St?

148 5th St is located within 0.6 miles of Cambridge College School of Management, 0.8 miles of Bunker Hill Community College, and 0.9 miles of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).