281 Harvard St

Cambridge, MA 02139

Apartment building

Studio-2 beds

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Unit 21 1 bd, 1 ba	650	Now	$2,700
Unit 43 1 bd, 1 ba	--	Now	$2,795
Unit 11 1 bd, 1 ba	11,111	Now	$3,000
Unit 4 1 bd, 1 ba	--	Now	$3,000

What's special

Hardwood floors throughout

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Unit features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Freezer

Oven

Refrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood

Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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Getting around

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Excellent Transit

Nearby schools in Cambridge

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Grades PK-5 • 0.2 miles

9/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

10/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Grades 6-8 • 0.5 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

8/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Grades 9-12 • 0.6 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

7/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Historic Area
Harvard’s historic buildings and nearby Cambridge Common give Mid-Cambridge a strong sense of place.
Dining Scene
Restaurants and cafés along Massachusetts Avenue and near Central Square offer plenty of local dining options.
Transit Access
Buses and the Red Line provide connections to other parts of Cambridge and Boston.
Walkable Streets
Residential blocks and commercial corridors make it easy to reach many everyday destinations on foot.

Mid-Cambridge sits between Harvard Square and Central Square, with a mix of residential streets and lively commercial corridors. Its urban New England setting brings four distinct seasons, from leafy, warm summers to cold, snowy winters. Cambridge Common and the Cambridge Public Library offer nearby open space and reading rooms, while Harvard’s historic buildings and museums add a strong cultural presence. Massachusetts Avenue and the streets around Central Square have cafés, restaurants, shops, live music and nightlife; smaller local businesses are woven into the neighborhood. Walking and biking are practical for everyday trips, and buses and the Red Line connect the area with other parts of Cambridge and Boston. For the Mid-Cambridge neighborhood, the median rent is $2,900 per month, with a typical range of $300 to $12,500.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 281 Harvard St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

281 Harvard St is located at 281 Harvard St in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Life Alive, Lamplighter Brewing Co., and Oleana.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 281 Harvard St?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 281 Harvard St include CHA Primary Care, Cambridge Hospital (0.4 miles away), The Cambridge Hospital (0.4 miles away), and Cambridge Hospital Emergency Room (0.4 miles away).

What schools are assigned to 281 Harvard St?

The schools assigned to 281 Harvard St include John M. Tobin Montessori School, Putnam Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 281 Harvard St?

281 Harvard St is located near 4 grocery stores, including H Mart (0.3 miles) and Whole Foods Market (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including Pandemonium Books & Games, are approximately 0.2 miles away.

What colleges and universities are near 281 Harvard St?

281 Harvard St is located within 0.4 miles of Cambridge College, 0.8 miles of Harvard University, and 0.9 miles of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).