281 Harvard St Apartments

(617) 397-4758
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Cambridge, MA 02139

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281 Harvard St

Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 397-4758
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About 281 Harvard St

281 Harvard St is located in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood and 02139 Zip code of Cambridge, MA.

Property Contact Info

Listed by:
Kody Adim

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

281 Harvard St offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,700 and having 555–769 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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    • 1 Bedroom

      $2,700

      Total Monthly Price

      281 Harvard St, Unit 43

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 769 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtPhotos
      $2,700Available Now43769
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Unit 43 Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Instant Hot Water
      • Kitchen

      Unit 43 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $2,700Total Monthly Price
        Base Rent: $2,700
        Required Monthly Fees: None
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Unit Description

      Very modern 1 bedroom apartment on 2nd of a small brick building. 12 foot high ceilings. Hardwood floors throughout. Very charming building and apartment. Heat and hot water included. Parking is available. Modern kitchen being renovated in 2020 with new cabinets, island, and dishwasher. Modern bathroom. Walk to Central Square in 5 minutes. Laundry is in the building. Parking for $175 (Reference #125195)

      $3,200

      Total Monthly Price

      281 Harvard St, Unit #11

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 555 sq ft
      Available Aug 1

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtPhotos
      $3,200 August 1, 2026#11555
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Unit #11 Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Instant Hot Water
      • Kitchen

      Unit #11 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $3,200Total Monthly Price
        Base Rent: $3,200
        Required Monthly Fees: None
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

      Unit Description

      Great Location within a 5 Minute Walk to Central. Charming Apartment with Big Bowed Windows in Living Room and Hardwood Floors Throughout. Laundry is in the Basement, Heat & Hot Water are Included in the Rent and Parking is Available for Extra. (Reference #123298)

    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. 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 Month Lease

    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.

    Other Fees and Policies

    Pet Policy and Fees

    No Pets Allowed

    Parking Info and Fees

    Street

    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

    • Laundry Facilities

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Dishwasher
    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • Hardwood Floors

    Outdoor Features

    • Yard

    Pet Policy

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

    Frequently Asked Questions about 281 Harvard St

    Where is 281 Harvard St located?

    281 Harvard St is located at 281 Harvard St near the Mid Cambridge area of Cambridge, MA

    What is the current rent range at 281 Harvard St?

    1 Bedrooms at 281 Harvard St currently start from $2,700. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

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

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability 3.2

      The Affordability rating shows you how this community's most affordable floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 281 Harvard St.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Longfellow Historic Site

    Longfellow Historic Site
    1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

    Bunker Hill Monument

    Bunker Hill Monument
    4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

    Museum of Science - Boston

    1 Science Park
    4 minute drive / 1.51 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    16 Beacon St
    1 minute drive / 0.35 miles away

    Petco

    119 1st St
    3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Cambridge College

    500 Rutherford Avenue
    1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    77 Massachusetts Avenue
    2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

    Harvard University

    Massachusetts Hall
    3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

    Groceries

    Whole Foods

    340 River St
    2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away

    Trader Joe's

    748 Memorial Dr
    3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

    Star Market

    53 Huntington Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.85 miles away

    Hospitals

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    1493 Cambridge Street
    1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

    243 Charles Street
    4 minute drive / 1.58 miles away

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit Street
    5 minute drive / 1.68 miles away

    Military Bases

    Boston Support Center

    5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

    Hanscom Air Force Base

    23 minute drive / 10.83 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Fenway Park

    4 Yawkey Way
    4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

    The Boston Public Garden

    87 Mount Vernon Street
    5 minute drive / 1.82 miles away

    Freedom Trail

    148 Tremont Street
    4 minute drive / 2.13 miles away

    281 Harvard St has 5 parks within 2.3 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 / 1.73 miles away

    Sibling Rivalry

    525 Tremont St.
    4 minute drive / 2.31 miles away

    Modern Pastry

    257 Hanover Street
    5 minute drive / 2.36 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Twin City Plaza

    14-22 McGrath Hwy
    2 minute drive / 0.85 miles away

    330-340 River Street

    340 River St
    2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away

    One Winthrop Square

    1 JFK St
    3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

    281 Harvard St has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Central Square Station-Red Line

    622 Massachusetts Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

    Kendall Station-Red Line

    97 Carleton St
    2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

    Harvard Square Station-Red Line

    1400 Massachusetts Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

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