Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Mid-Cambridge

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

279 Harvard St

Highlights

Walker's Paradise
Bay Window
Balcony
Hardwood Floors

About 279 Harvard St Cambridge, MA 02139

279 Harvard St in Cambridge is ready for your visit. This community is located at 279 Harvard St. in the 02139 area of Cambridge. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. A unique variety of features and amenities are waiting for you at this community. Some of these include: bay windows, high-speed internet access, and smoke free options. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the availability and set up a tour today and make your move to 279 Harvard St.

279 Harvard St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District) attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Disposal
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
Oven
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Bay Window
Balcony

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Location

279 Harvard St, Cambridge,

MA 02139

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Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and townhomes available for rent. Central Square, Harvard Square, and Inman Square are all within easy walking distance of Mid-Cambridge, providing residents with abundant options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both walkable from Mid-Cambridge as well, making the neighborhood a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff of these institutions. Lush surroundings and green spaces like Joan Lorentz Park and Harvard Yard lend a sense of serenity to the neighborhood while the shops, bars, and eateries of bustling Massachusetts Avenue ensure there is always something to do in Mid-Cambridge.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

	Mid-Cambridge	Cambridge, MA
Studio	$2,234	$2,794
1 Bedroom	$2,615	$3,291
2 Bedrooms	$3,495	$4,231
3 Bedrooms	$4,516	$5,259

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Cambridge College	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
MIT	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

279 Harvard St is within 8 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near MIT and Harvard University.

Schools

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Public Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

Nearby

King Open

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Nearby

The Henry Buckner School

Private Elementary School

Grades K-5

Nearby

St. Paul's Choir School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

Nearby

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

Nearby

James F Farr Academy

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

Nearby

Farr James F

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

Nearby

Castle School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 279 Harvard St. 279 Harvard St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.9 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Central Square Station	Walk:	6 min	0.4 mi
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Union Square	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Kendall Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
East Somerville	Drive:	8 min	2.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
North Station	Drive:	8 min	2.8 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	11 min	2.9 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	13 min	7.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	5.9 mi

Walkability Near 279 Harvard St Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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67 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 279 Harvard St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Residences at University Park	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
330-340 River Street	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Harvard Square	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

279 Harvard St has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

279 Harvard St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.