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$3,200 Plus Fees
12 Month Lease

281 Harvard St Unit 42

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    700 sq ft

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    Available Jun 1

281 Harvard St Unit 42
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281 Harvard St Unit 42
12 Month Lease , Available Jun 1

Available June 1 Spacious Mid-Cambridge 1-Bedroom | Heat Hot Water Included 1/2 MONTH BROKER FEE APPLIES TO THIS UNIT Sunny and well-proportioned 1-bedroom condominium in a prime Mid-Cambridge location, available June 1. This third-floor unit offers approximately 700 square feet of comfortable living space with a functional layout, generous room sizes, and classic Cambridge charm. The rent includes heat and hot water, and the building features common laundry for added convenience. One outdoor parking space is also available for rent, a valuable bonus in this sought-after neighborhood. Ideally situated near Harvard Square, Central Square, public transportation, shops, restaurants, and neighborhood conveniences, this home offers an excellent opportunity to live in one of Cambridge s most desirable locations. Rental Details: Rent: $3,300/month Available: June 1 Broker Fee: 1/2 month broker fee applies Pets: No pets Students: No undergrads Laundry: In building Parki

281 Harvard St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Last Month Rent
        Charged per unit.
        $3,200
      • First Month Rent
        Charged per unit.
        $3,200

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.

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Utilities Included

  • Heat

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Condo Features

  • Laundry Facilities

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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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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
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Utilities Included
Heat Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
MIT
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
281 Harvard St Unit 42 is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near MIT and Harvard University.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 281 Harvard St Unit 42. 281 Harvard St Unit 42 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: 7 min 0.4 mi
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Union Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Kendall Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 7 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
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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Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 281 Harvard St Unit 42.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Residences at University Park
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
330-340 River Street
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Harvard Square
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
281 Harvard St Unit 42 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: 3 min 1.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 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
281 Harvard St Unit 42 has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
281 Harvard St Unit 42 has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 12.8 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 16.7 mi
281 Harvard St Unit 42 is 12.8 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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