Available now. This bright, spacious 2-bedroom offers the perfect blend of comfort and location in Mid-Cambridge. Just minutes from the Central Square Red Line T, Harvard, MIT, and the scenic Charles River, you'll have everything you need right at your doorstep. A quick 14-minute walk (or a 3-minute bike ride) to Harvard and MIT, and only 5 minutes to Whole Foods ideal for both students and professionals. The unit features large windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting and efficient living environment. It includes heating, water, hot water, and access to a basement washer/dryer. Parking is available for $160/month, and pets are welcome with landlord approval. Don't miss out on this exceptional city retreat in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods!
Video available upon request. Rent includes the heat, water, hot water, landscaping. Tenants pay for electricity and their own internet. Off-street parking for 160$/month. Convenient basement washer and dryer. Pets allowed after landlord's approval. No Smoking. First month's rent, last month's rent and security deposit(Equals to one month rent) are required.
6-12 months are acceptable.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,900/mo
278 Harvard St, APT 10, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
590sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard
What's special
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 590 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/23/2026 | Price change | $2,900-3.3%$5/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000-6.3%$5/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listing removed | $3,200$5/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $3,200+6.7%$5/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $3,000-4.8%$5/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,150$5/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $3,150$5/sqft |
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| 9/7/2025 | Price change | $3,150+3.3%$5/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $3,050-8.7%$5/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $3,340-4.6%$6/sqft |
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| 7/12/2025 | Price change | $3,500+10.1%$6/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,180+9.7%$5/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900+20.8%$5/sqft |
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| 4/2/2020 | Listing removed | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 3/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 8/3/2019 | Listing removed | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 8/1/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 3/10/2019 | Listing removed | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 8/18/2017 | Listing removed | $2,400$4/sqft |
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| 7/19/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,400-4%$4/sqft |
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| 6/14/2016 | Listing removed | $2,500+8.7%$4/sqft |
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| 8/15/2015 | Listing removed | $2,300$4/sqft |
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| 7/15/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,300$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John M. Tobin Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10The Amigos SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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