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1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Longfellow Apartments

1200 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(857) 412-5704
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  • Studio–3 Bedrooms
  • $2,050-$4,300Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
  • 280–1,132Square Feet

Rent Specials

**First & last month’s rent deposits REQUIRED. 1 Mo. Security Deposit may be required. Renter’s insurance policy required. $75/month pet fee – waived for documented ESA/service animals. Monthly parking availability & rates vary**

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About Longfellow Apartments

With a prime location across the street from Harvard Yard, Longfellow Apartments provides the premier opportunity to live and immerse yourself in the vibrant Harvard Square neighborhood. At Longfellow Apartments, you have access to restaurants, local shops, cultural abundance, and public transportation just outside your door. Offering a variety of NEWLY renovated studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, on-site laundry facilities, and a serene interior courtyard, Longfellow apartments is sure to have the perfect home for you!

Longfellow Apartments is located in the Riverside Neighborhood and 02138 Zip code of Cambridge, MA. This community is professionally managed by Hamilton Company

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • ADA Accessible
  • Bike Storage
  • Easy MBTA Access
  • Keyless LATCH App Access
  • Prime Harvard Square Location
  • Secured Package Delivery Room
  • Storage on-site ($)

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Longfellow Apartments offers Studio to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,050 and having 280–1,132 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • Studio

    STUDIO

    From $2,050

    Studio, 1 Bath, 325 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $2,050Available NowB1280
    $2,550Available Now505347

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,050 - $2,725

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,050 - $2,550 Plus Fees

    Unit B1 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit B1 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,050
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,050 - $2,725Plus Fees

    Unit 505 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 505 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,550
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,050 - $2,725Plus Fees

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 BEDROOM

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 520 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability1 BEDROOM520 sq ft

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 BEDROOM

    From $3,350

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 630 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,350Available Now211682

    Unit 211 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,350
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,025 - $3,850Plus Fees

  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 BEDROOM

    $4,300

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1032 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Sep 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $4,300 September 1, 20262091132

    Unit 209 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $4,300
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $4,300Plus 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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Lease Terms

  • 12 mo
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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.

Required Fees

Utilities & Essentials

Utility ChargesiFinal Utility Billing Charged per unit$1

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

Renter`s Insurance ChargesiRenter Protection Charged per unit$25
Security DepositiSecurity Deposit Charged per unit$1000

Pet Fees

Cat

Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$75/mo
60 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

All pets must be approved by the Property Manager with required pet-rider paperwork completed.

Dog

Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$75/mo
60 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

All pets must be approved by the Property Manager with required pet-rider paperwork completed.

Other

Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$75/mo
60 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

All pets must be approved by the Property Manager with required pet-rider paperwork completed.

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

Unique Amenities

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • ADA Accessible
  • Bike Storage
  • Easy MBTA Access
  • Keyless LATCH App Access
  • Prime Harvard Square Location
  • Secured Package Delivery Room
  • Storage on-site ($)

Recreation and Fitness

  • Bicycle Storage
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1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Apartments

Where is Longfellow Apartments located?

Longfellow Apartments is located at 1200 Massachusetts Ave near the Riverside area of Cambridge, MA

What is the current rent range at Longfellow Apartments?

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Longfellow Apartments currently range from $2,050 to $4,300

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Longfellow Apartments 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

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Longfellow Apartments is: **First & last month’s rent deposits REQUIRED. 1 Mo. Security Deposit may be required. Renter’s insurance policy required. $75/month pet fee – waived for documented ESA/service animals. Monthly parking availability & rates vary**.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The Longfellow Apartments Apartments are 14.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the Riverside area, and 14.7% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Riverside Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,050$2,403-$353-14.7%
    2 Bedroom$3,025$3,597-$572-15.9%
    3 Bedroom$4,300$4,938-$638-12.9%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,050$2,586-$536-20.7%
    2 Bedroom$3,025$3,787-$762-20.1%
    3 Bedroom$4,300$4,447-$147-3.3%

    Methodology: On 02/22/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 466 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Longfellow Apartments (Riverside), and 10433 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 02/22/2026

  • Transit Friendly 3.4

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

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Nearby Schools

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge
459 Broadway
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2096 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
8/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Cambridge
100 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (286 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
7/10

Martin Luther King Jr.

Cambridge
102 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (401 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
8/10

Cambridge Street Upper School

Cambridge
840 Cambridge Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (317 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
7/10

The Amigos School

Cambridge
15 Upton Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (421 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
9/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Longfellow Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Longfellow Historic Site

Longfellow Historic Site
2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

Skywalk Observatory

800 Boylston Street
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Bunker Hill Monument

Bunker Hill Monument
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

330 River St
1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

Petco

119 1st St
4 minute drive / 2.14 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Harvard University

Massachusetts Hall
1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away

Cambridge College

500 Rutherford Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

Lesley University

1815 Massachusetts Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

340 River St
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
2 minute drive / 0.86 miles away

Stop & Shop

137 Harvard St
4 minute drive / 2.25 miles away

Hospitals

Mount Auburn Hospital

330 Mount Auburn Street
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Cambridge Health Alliance

1493 Cambridge Street
2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

Arbour Human Resource Institute

227 Babcock Street
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

7 minute drive / 3.52 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

21 minute drive / 10.01 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
5 minute drive / 1.95 miles away

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
5 minute drive / 2.77 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
6 minute drive / 3.07 miles away

Longfellow Apartments has 5 parks within 3.2 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
5 minute drive / 2.45 miles away

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
6 minute drive / 3.07 miles away

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
7 minute drive / 3.36 miles away

Shopping Centers

Galleria At Harvard Square

57 John F Kennedy St
1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

One Winthrop Square

1 JFK St
1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away

330-340 River Street

340 River St
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Longfellow Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

Transit Stations

Harvard Square Station-Red Line

1400 Massachusetts Ave
1 minute drive / 0.28 miles away

Central Square Station-Red Line

622 Massachusetts Ave
2 minute drive / 0.91 miles away

Babcock Street Station-Green Line - B

Babcock St
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

Harvard Square

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Mid Cambridge

Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments from $975
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Riverside

Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments from $1,299
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,586$1,595$10,000+
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,111$950$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,787$1,600$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,447$1,166$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,454$1,175$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,617$975$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,742$1,500$10,000+

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