# Updated 1-Bedroom Apartment with All Utilities Included East Cambridge
Live just minutes from MIT and Kendall Square in this bright and updated one-bedroom apartment located on a quiet residential street in East Cambridge. Offering approximately 540 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this apartment combines modern convenience with an unbeatable location.
The apartment features an updated kitchen with dishwasher, a separate bedroom, an open living and dining area, and an older but well-maintained bathroom. All utilities are included in the rent including heat, hot water, electricity, and gas making budgeting simple and predictable. Shared laundry facilities are available within the building.
Apartment Features
* Approximately 540 square feet
* One separate bedroom
* Updated kitchen
* Dishwasher
* Open living and dining area
* Older but well-maintained bathroom
* ALL utilities included (heat, hot water, electricity, and gas)
* Shared laundry in building
* Second-floor apartment
* Smoke-free building
Location Highlights
* Walking distance to MIT
* Minutes to Kendall Square
* Close to the MBTA Red Line
* Convenient access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, and grocery stores
* Easy commute to downtown Boston
Ideal for:
* Graduate students
* Postdoctoral researchers
* Professionals working in Kendall Square
* Couples seeking an efficient, well-located apartment
If you're looking for a comfortable apartment with predictable monthly costs in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers exceptional value and convenience.
Last month rent due at signing
No Smoking
Apartment for rent
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$3,150/mo
166 5th St, # 2, Cambridge, MA 02141
1beds
540sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
No pets
In unit laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Updated kitchenWell-maintained bathroomSeparate bedroom
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $3,150+5.2%$6/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,995$6/sqft |
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Neighborhood: East Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kennedy-Longfellow SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Vassal Lane Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
There are 2 available units in this apartment building







