Third Square
285 3rd St,
Cambridge,
MA
02142
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Total Monthly Price
$3,386 - $8,524
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Bedrooms
Studio - 4 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 3 ba
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Square Feet
521 - 2,208 sq ft
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Property Manager on Site
- Views
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit N-536price $3,386square feet 537availibility Jun 19
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Unit S-219price $3,530square feet 810availibility Now
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Unit S-622price $3,680square feet 772availibility Now
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Unit S-520price $3,705square feet 718availibility Now
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Unit S-700price $3,765square feet 696availibility May 1
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Unit S-103price $3,753square feet 720availibility Jun 11
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Unit N-709price $3,837square feet 753availibility Now
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Unit N-611price $3,799square feet 748availibility Apr 30
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Unit N-327price $3,876square feet 747availibility Jun 19
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Unit S-216price $4,090square feet 884availibility Now
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Unit N-701price $3,546square feet 717availibility Apr 27
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Unit N-130price $3,664square feet 765availibility Apr 28
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Unit N-826price $3,697square feet 696availibility Apr 28
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Unit N-809price $3,824square feet 717availibility Jun 19
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Unit N-407price $3,852square feet 842availibility May 8
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Unit S-620price $3,770square feet 718availibility May 15
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Unit N-727price $4,185square feet 854availibility Jun 5
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Unit S-302price $3,810square feet 784availibility Jun 19
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Unit N-514price $3,786square feet 862availibility Jul 10
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Unit N-630price $3,886square feet 760availibility Jul 10
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Unit S-317price $5,018square feet 1,384availibility Now
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Unit S-716price $5,338square feet 1,229availibility Now
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Unit N-523price $5,586square feet 1,204availibility Now
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Unit N-142price $5,266square feet 1,100availibility Jun 5
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Unit N-418price $5,393square feet 1,113availibility Jun 9
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Unit N-524price $7,214square feet 1,500availibility Jun 20
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Unit N-536price $3,386square feet 537availibility Jun 19
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Unit S-219price $3,530square feet 810availibility Now
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Unit S-622price $3,680square feet 772availibility Now
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Unit S-520price $3,705square feet 718availibility Now
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Unit S-700price $3,765square feet 696availibility May 1
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Unit S-103price $3,753square feet 720availibility Jun 11
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Unit N-709price $3,837square feet 753availibility Now
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Unit N-611price $3,799square feet 748availibility Apr 30
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Unit N-327price $3,876square feet 747availibility Jun 19
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Unit S-216price $4,090square feet 884availibility Now
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Unit N-701price $3,546square feet 717availibility Apr 27
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Unit N-130price $3,664square feet 765availibility Apr 28
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Unit N-826price $3,697square feet 696availibility Apr 28
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Unit N-809price $3,824square feet 717availibility Jun 19
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Unit N-407price $3,852square feet 842availibility May 8
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Unit S-620price $3,770square feet 718availibility May 15
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Unit N-727price $4,185square feet 854availibility Jun 5
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Unit S-302price $3,810square feet 784availibility Jun 19
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Unit N-514price $3,786square feet 862availibility Jul 10
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Unit N-630price $3,886square feet 760availibility Jul 10
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Unit S-317price $5,018square feet 1,384availibility Now
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Unit S-716price $5,338square feet 1,229availibility Now
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Unit N-523price $5,586square feet 1,204availibility Now
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Unit N-142price $5,266square feet 1,100availibility Jun 5
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Unit N-418price $5,393square feet 1,113availibility Jun 9
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Unit N-524price $7,214square feet 1,500availibility Jun 20
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Utility - ElectricEstimated electric fee is paid to a third-party provider and is paid monthly (price can vary per month) Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd PartyUsage-Based
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Utility - GasEstimated gas fee is paid to a third-party provider per month, rate per month can vary Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd PartyUsage-Based
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Utility - WaterEstimated water fee is paid monthly and rate can vary per month Charged per unit.Usage-Based
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Utility - SewerEstimated Utilities - Sewer: Estimated utility amounts shown are based on 12-month trailing average. Actual charges may vary based on usage, season, household size occupancy, square footage, changes in provider vendor, rates and other factors. Charged per unit.Usage-Based
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Move-In
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Security Deposit - RefundableCharged per unit.$1,000
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Resident Access Keys/Cards/Locks/Remotes FeeCharged per unit.$18
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Due at Move-In
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Dogs
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 3. Charged per pet.$0
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Pet DepositMax of 3. Charged per pet.$250
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 3. Charged per pet.$85 / mo
0 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:nullRead More Read Less -
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Cats
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 3. Charged per pet.$0
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Pet DepositMax of 3. Charged per pet.$250
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 3. Charged per pet.$50 / mo
0 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions: -
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Storage Unit
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Storage RentCharged per rentable item.$80 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Heat
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Trash Removal
Lease Options
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1+ mo
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 2008
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292 units/8 stories
About Third Square
Utilities are included at Third Square Apartments, Kendall Square's premier property located in Cambridge. Convenient to public transportation and two blocks from the MIT/Kendall Square T stop, these newly renovated homes include stunning countertops, washer and dryer and outstanding courtyard views. Residents have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, 24-hour concierge, 2,200 square foot fitness center, media room, resident lounge with bar and underground parking garage. Close proximity to the Charles River, the Esplanade, Harvard University and MIT. Easy access to Memorial Drive, Storrow Drive, I-93, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. And now you can breathe easy because this community is smoke-free.
Third Square is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02142 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Controlled Access
- Courtyard
- Hardwood Floors In Select Homes
- Smoke Free Living
- Virtual Tours Available
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Recreation Room
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Perched next to MIT on the Charles River, Kendall Square refers to both a specific square and the surrounding neighborhood. Formerly an industrial district, Kendall Square is now considered to be one of the world’s leading centers for biotech research and innovation.
Kendall Square is the ultimate live-work-play destination in progress, hosting numerous office buildings, luxury apartments, retail shops, restaurants, and cafes as it continues to grow and develop. Kendall Square aims to integrate the area’s sleek architecture with natural elements like lush landscaping and tree-lined streets.
Residents enjoy a convenient locale, just two miles west of Downtown Boston. Quick access to the Kendall/MIT Red Line T stop makes getting around from Kendall Square a breeze.
Learn more about living in Kendall SquareCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Kendall Square | Cambridge, MA | |
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| Studio | $3,138 | $2,841 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,839 | $3,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,896 | $4,276 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,422 | $5,330 |
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Controlled Access
- Courtyard
- Hardwood Floors In Select Homes
- Smoke Free Living
- Virtual Tours Available
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Recreation Room
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
| Monday | 9am - 7pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
| Friday | 9am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Kendall Station, located 0.3 mile from Third Square. Third Square is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.8 miles or 11 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Museum of Science
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 28 min | 13.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.7 mi |
Third Square Photos
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Third Square Apartments
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Studio with Hard Surface Flooring
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Bathroom
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Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances
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Studio with Hard Surface Flooring
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Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances
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Living Room with Hard Surface Flooring
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Living Room with Hard Surface Flooring
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Bedroom with Hard Surface Flooring
Models
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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Third Square has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Select utilities are included in rent at Third Square, including water, heat, and trash removal. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Contact this property for parking details.
Third Square has studios to four-bedrooms with rent ranges from $3,386/mo. to $8,524/mo.
Yes, Third Square welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $3,386 for a studio, you would need to earn about $135,440 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Third Square is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $3,386.
While Third Square does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
285 3rd St
Cambridge, MA 02142