279 Pearl St

Cambridge, MA 02139

Apartment building

3 beds

Available units

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This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Unit 2 3 bd, 1 ba	9,999	Now	$4,400
Unit 2L 3 bd, 1 ba	9,999	Now	$4,400
Unit 3L 3 bd, 1 ba	1,250	Now	$4,495

What's special

Good sized bedroomsRefinished hardwood floors

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Unit features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Freezer

Microwave oven

Oven

Refrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood

Neighborhood: Cambridgeport

Areas of interest

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Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Good Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools in Cambridge

Morse School

Grades PK-5 • 0.3 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

5/10

The Amigos School

Grades PK-8 • 0.4 miles

9/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

9/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

7/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Outdoor Activities
Charles River paths offer convenient routes for walking and cycling.
Green Spaces
Magazine Beach provides riverfront parkland and a playground.
Transit Access
Central Square’s Red Line station and nearby bus routes connect Cambridgeport with the wider area.
Dining Scene
Local restaurants and cafés, along with the options around Central Square, make dining convenient.

Cambridgeport sits in southern Cambridge between the Charles River and Central Square, with a mix of residential streets, riverfront paths and convenient city connections. The river offers open views and room to walk or bike, while nearby Magazine Beach includes parkland and a playground. Cambridgeport’s history is reflected in its long-established streets and changing residential architecture. Along Massachusetts Avenue and nearby Central Square, cafés, restaurants, shops, live music and arts venues add everyday options; the area also has local dining and coffee spots closer to home. Red Line service from Central Square, bus routes and access to major roads make it practical to get around without relying on a car, and the river paths connect to longer walking and cycling routes. Cambridgeport neighborhood rental listings have a median rent of $3,974 per month and a typical range of $1,000 to $15,632.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 279 Pearl St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

279 Pearl St is located at 279 Pearl St in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Life Alive, Toscanini's Ice Cream, and Pammy's.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 279 Pearl St?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 279 Pearl St include Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Spinal Unit/Pain Management (1 mile away), Harvard University Health Services (1 mile away), and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (1 mile away).

What schools are assigned to 279 Pearl St?

The schools assigned to 279 Pearl St include Morse School, The Amigos School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 279 Pearl St?

279 Pearl St is located near 5 grocery stores, including Trader Joe's (0.2 miles) and Whole Foods Market (0.3 miles). Additional shopping options, including Pandemonium Books & Games, are approximately 0.6 miles away.

What colleges and universities are near 279 Pearl St?

279 Pearl St is located within 0.6 miles of Boston University, 0.8 miles of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and 0.8 miles of Harvard Business School.