Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Mid-Cambridge

$2,450 Total Monthly Price

287 Harvard St Unit 55

Cambridge, MA 02139

617-571-3573

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

390 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Property is near public transit
No Cooling
Park
Shops
Laundry Facilities

287 Harvard St Unit 55

About This Home

$1,000 deposit, Available Now

**Free covered parking and no broker fee** Beautiful and cozy studio with 1 bathroom on Harvard Street in Central Square,Cambridge,just one block off Mass Ave. Located on the 5th floor with elevator,this quiet unit is freshly painted and features an updated kitchen with modernized appliances,a updated bathroom,and an open living space with room for a small dining area.Added bonus covered parking included in rent. Coin op laundry and bike storage in the basement. Secure entry with intercom. Close to Harvard,MIT,and a short distance to Back Bay. Just steps to Whole Foods,the Central Square Red Line,restaurants,and more. This one will not last. **Video of unit available upon request. Rent includes covered parking,heat,and hot water. First,last,and Security due at lease signing MLS ID 73538680

287 Harvard St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 5th floor

Interior Spaces

390 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,000 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 405364 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, extra storage, parking

Location

Property is near public transit

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Laundry Facilities

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Park

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
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $1,000

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

Water
Heat
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Alain Duchemin | RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Phone Number
Source

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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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Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Cambridge College	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
MIT	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

287 Harvard St Unit 55 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 287 Harvard St Unit 55. 287 Harvard St Unit 55 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.0 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Central Square Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Union Square	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.1 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	1.8 mi
North Station	Drive:	8 min	2.9 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	11 min	3.0 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	13 min	7.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	6.0 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Scores provided by

Busy

Soundscore^™

66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 287 Harvard St Unit 55.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Residences at University Park	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
330-340 River Street	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Harvard Square	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi

287 Harvard St Unit 55 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 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	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

287 Harvard St Unit 55 has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.