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281 Harvard St

(617) 876-1800
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Cambridge, MA 02139

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281 Harvard St

Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-1800
281 Harvard St in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
1 Bedroom - for Rent
Unit #44
  • 1BR, 1BA
  • $3,200 Total Monthly Price

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $3,200

    Total Monthly Price
    $3,200
  • 541 Square Feet
  • 09-01-2026 Availability

About 281 Harvard St

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

Property Contact Info

Lease Terms

  • 12

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Interior Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Living Area Features

  • Hardwood Floors
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281 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Frequently Asked Questions about 281 Harvard St

What type of rentals are available at 281 Harvard St?

There is currently a 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment for rent with 541 listed at 281 Harvard St. It is Available September 1, 2026.

How much is the rent at 281 Harvard St?

281 Harvard St is currently listed at $3,200.

What area of town is 281 Harvard St located in?

Located in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood, 281 Harvard St is in the 02139 Zip Code of Cambridge, MA.

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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Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,287$950$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,055$900$10,000+
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Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,120$800$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,216$1,350$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,378$950$10,000+

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