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295 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Harvard Towers

295 Harvard St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(857) 799-8065
Harvard Towers in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $2,600-$3,350 Plus Fees
    12 Month Lease Term
  • 610 Square Feet

About Harvard Towers

Harvard Towers is in a beautiful setting on a quiet side street just one block from vibrant Massachusetts Avenue, surrounded by picturesque Victorian mansions and period buildings. Ideally located between three of Cambridge's most popular Squares, these homes offer easy access to public transit, shopping, universities, dining, and entertainment, as well as America's oldest university. Residents of Harvard Towers enjoy the convenience of an urban lifestyle and a lovely, historic neighborhood setting. With a seemingly endless supply of overpriced luxury housing in Cambridge, good value has been hard to find. Harvard Towers changes that by offering beautifully remodeled apartments at a moderate price point, without having to compromise on location or amenities. Residents will enjoy the on-site fitness center, underground garage parking, and private balconies and patios often only found in higher-priced buildings. Having just completed a renovation in 2017, Harvard Towers offers the style, and lifestyle, you're looking for. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts suit a variety of residential needs. Sleek modern kitchens feature large breakfast bars and stainless steel appliances. Open concept living and dining areas enable a modern and entertainment- friendly lifestyle. And the views- did we mention the views? Among the best around!

Harvard Towers is located in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood and 02139 Zip code of Cambridge, MA. This community is professionally managed by The Buckminster Group

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Harvard Towers offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,600 and having 610 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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    • 1 Bedroom

      1BR/1BA

      From $2,750

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 610 sq ft
      Plus Fees
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
      $2,750Available Now309610
      $2,900Available Now403610
      $2,900 September 1, 2026501610

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Balcony
      • Cable Ready
      • Heating

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Disposal
      • Freezer
      • Kitchen
      • Range
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price Range

      • $2,600 - $3,350

      Current Available Pricing

      • $2,750 - $2,900 Plus Fees

      Unit 309 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $2,750
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price Range

      • $2,600 - $3,350Plus Fees

      Unit 403 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $2,900
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price Range

      • $2,600 - $3,350Plus Fees

      Unit 501 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $2,900
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price Range

      • $2,600 - $3,350Plus Fees
    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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • Renovated In Nov 2016
    • 110 Units
    • 10 Stories
    • Built in 1900

    Lease Terms

    • 12 mo

    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.

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    Other Fees and Policies

    Parking Fees

    Garage
    Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Vehicle.$175.00/mo
    Comments:

    Max of 1. Starting at $175.

    Pet Policy and Fees

    No Pets Allowed

    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.

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Composting
    • Maintenance On Site
    • 24 Hour Access
    • Laundry Facilities

    Outdoor Features

    • Grill
    • Patio

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Fitness Center
    • Bicycle Storage

    Interior Features

    • Balcony
    • Heating
    • Cable Ready
    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Dishwasher
    • Range
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • Dining Room

    Student Features

    • Walk To Campus

    Unique Amenities

    • Garage Available

    Pet Policy

    • No Pets Allowed
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    295 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    Getting Around

    • 100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

      All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

    • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

      Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

    • 80 / 100 Very Bikeable

      Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 30 / 100 Somewhat car friendly

      Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

    Scores provided by Local Logic details

    Getting to Know the Area

    • 90 / 100 Restaurants

      Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Cafes

      Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Nightlife

      Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Shopping

      Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

    • 100 / 100 Parks

      Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

    • 80 / 100 Noise Level

      Very few sources of noise nearby

    Scores provided by Local Logic

    Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Towers

    Where is Harvard Towers located?

    Harvard Towers is located at 295 Harvard St near the Mid Cambridge area of Cambridge, MA

    What is the current rent range at Harvard Towers?

    1 Bedrooms at Harvard Towers currently start from $2,600. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Harvard Towers are
    • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.4

      The Harvard Towers Apartments are 7.6% cheaper than the average apartment in the Mid Cambridge area, and 20.0% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$2,600$2,815-$215-7.6%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$2,600$3,252-$652-20.0%

      Methodology: On 08/28/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 129 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Harvard Towers (Mid Cambridge), and 2860 other apartment communities in Cambridge using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 08/28/2026

    • Transit Friendly 3.2

      Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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    Nearby Schools

    John M. Tobin Montessori School

    Cambridge School District
    359 Broadway
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (307 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.1 miles away
    8/10

    Cambridge Rindge and Latin

    Cambridge School District
    459 Broadway
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (2096 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    8/10

    Putnam Avenue Upper School

    Cambridge School District
    100 Putnam Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (286 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    7/10

    Cambridge Street Upper School

    Cambridge School District
    840 Cambridge Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (317 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
    7/10

    Cambridgeport

    Cambridge School District
    89 Elm Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (256 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    9/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Harvard Towers.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Longfellow Historic Site

    Longfellow Historic Site
    1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

    Bunker Hill Monument

    Bunker Hill Monument
    5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

    Museum of Science - Boston

    1 Science Park
    4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    16 Beacon St
    1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

    Petco

    119 1st St
    4 minute drive / 1.63 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Cambridge College

    500 Rutherford Avenue
    1 minute drive / 0.09 miles away

    Harvard University

    Massachusetts Hall
    2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

    Lesley University

    1815 Massachusetts Avenue
    2 minute drive / 0.99 miles away

    Groceries

    Whole Foods

    340 River St
    1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

    Trader Joe's

    748 Memorial Dr
    2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

    Star Market

    53 Huntington Ave
    4 minute drive / 2.18 miles away

    Hospitals

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    1493 Cambridge Street
    1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

    Mount Auburn Hospital

    330 Mount Auburn Street
    3 minute drive / 1.28 miles away

    Arbour Human Resource Institute

    227 Babcock Street
    4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

    Military Bases

    Boston Support Center

    6 minute drive / 3.01 miles away

    Hanscom Air Force Base

    22 minute drive / 10.42 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Fenway Park

    4 Yawkey Way
    5 minute drive / 1.71 miles away

    The Boston Public Garden

    87 Mount Vernon Street
    4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

    Freedom Trail

    148 Tremont Street
    5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

    Harvard Towers has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Fenway Park, The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and The Freedom Trail.

    Restaurants and Dining

    Atlantic Fish Company

    761 Boylston Street
    4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

    Sibling Rivalry

    525 Tremont St.
    5 minute drive / 2.67 miles away

    Modern Pastry

    257 Hanover Street
    6 minute drive / 2.86 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    One Winthrop Square

    1 JFK St
    1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

    Galleria At Harvard Square

    57 John F Kennedy St
    1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

    330-340 River Street

    340 River St
    1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

    Harvard Towers has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Central Square Station-Red Line

    622 Massachusetts Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

    Harvard Square Station-Red Line

    1400 Massachusetts Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

    Kendall Station-Red Line

    97 Carleton St
    3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
    Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,693$1,400$10,000+
    Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,252$800$10,000+
    Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,034$850$10,000+
    Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,255$850$10,000+
    Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,872$800$10,000+
    Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,946$1,250$10,000+
    Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,885$900$10,000+

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