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1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
(857) 412-5704
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Longfellow Apartments

1200 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(857) 412-5704
Longfellow Apartments in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
  • Studio–3 Bedrooms
  • $2,450-$3,850Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term
  • 289–1,132Square 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
  • Renter`s Insurance Charges
  • Secured Package Delivery Room
  • Security Deposit
  • Storage on-site ($)

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Longfellow Apartments offers Studio to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,450 and having 289–1,132 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    STUDIO

    From $2,450

    Studio, 1 Bath, 325 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $2,525Available Now110344
    $2,475Available Now111355
    $2,575Available Now212344

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,725

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,475 - $2,575

    Unit 110 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 110 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,525

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,725

    Unit 111 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 111 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,475

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,725

    Unit 212 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 212 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,575

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,450 - $2,725
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 BEDROOM

    From $2,900

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 520 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,900Available Now114525
    $3,000Available Now210388
    $3,000Available Now213442

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,900 - $3,075

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,900 - $3,000

    Unit 114 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,900

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,900 - $3,075

    Unit 210 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,000

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,900 - $3,075

    Unit 213 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,000

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,900 - $3,075
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 BEDROOM

    From $3,025

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 630 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,125Available Now108505
    $3,150Available Now1091132
    $3,025Available Now112446

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,025 - $3,850

    Current Available Pricing

    • $3,025 - $3,150

    Unit 108 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,125

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,025 - $3,850

    Unit 109 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,150

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,025 - $3,850

    Unit 112 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,025

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,025 - $3,850
  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 BEDROOM

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1032 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability3 BEDROOM1032 sq ft
Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Call us at: (857) 412-5704 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$39

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

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

Pet Fees

Other

Monthly Pet Fee$75/mo

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee$75/mo

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee$75/mo

Others

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 60 Lb Weight Limit

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

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 60 Lb Weight Limit

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

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 60 Lb Weight Limit

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

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • ADA Accessible
  • bike storage
  • Easy MBTA Access
  • Keyless LATCH App Access
  • Prime Harvard Square Location
  • Renter`s Insurance Charges
  • Secured Package Delivery Room
  • Security Deposit
  • Storage on-site ($)

Community Features

  • Elevator

Recreation and Fitness

  • Bicycle Storage
Google Map

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1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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

Getting Around

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $2,450 to $3,825

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 Value3.2

    The Longfellow Apartments Apartments are 6.0% cheaper than the average apartment in the Riverside area, and 11.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Riverside Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,450$2,380+$702.9%
    1 Bedroom$2,900$3,024-$124-4.1%
    2 Bedroom$3,025$3,637-$612-16.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,450$2,690-$240-8.9%
    1 Bedroom$2,900$3,086-$186-6.0%
    2 Bedroom$3,025$3,723-$698-18.7%

    Methodology: On 10/05/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 554 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Longfellow Apartments (Riverside), and 9706 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 10/05/2025

  • Transit Friendly 3.4

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

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge
459 Broadway
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1867 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 (251 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
8/10

Martin Luther King Jr.

Cambridge
102 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (332 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 (293 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
5/10

The Amigos School

Cambridge
15 Upton Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (407 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10
School data provided by GreatSchools.
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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

304 Western Ave
2 minute drive / 0.96 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

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,690$1,400$8,693
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,086$950$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,723$375$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,177$1,300$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,015$995$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,159$1,020$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,136$1,200$10,000+

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