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    $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
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    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.
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    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

    DateEventPrice
    8/23/2026Price change$2,900-3.3%$5/sqft
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    8/19/2026Listed for rent$3,000-6.3%$5/sqft
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    6/11/2026Listing removed$3,200$5/sqft
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    2/18/2026Price change$3,200+6.7%$5/sqft
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    9/29/2025Price change$3,000-4.8%$5/sqft
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    9/19/2025Listed for rent$3,150$5/sqft
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    9/16/2025Listing removed$3,150$5/sqft
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    9/7/2025Price change$3,150+3.3%$5/sqft
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    8/21/2025Price change$3,050-8.7%$5/sqft
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    7/21/2025Price change$3,340-4.6%$6/sqft
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    7/12/2025Price change$3,500+10.1%$6/sqft
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    7/7/2025Listed for rent$3,180+9.7%$5/sqft
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    6/30/2023Listing removed--
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    6/16/2023Listed for rent$2,900+20.8%$5/sqft
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    4/2/2020Listing removed$2,400$4/sqft
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    3/2/2020Listed for rent$2,400$4/sqft
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    8/3/2019Listing removed$2,400$4/sqft
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    8/1/2019Listed for rent$2,400$4/sqft
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    3/10/2019Listing removed$2,400$4/sqft
    Source: Jacob Realty Report a problem
    8/13/2018Listed for rent$2,400$4/sqft
    Source: Jason Carter Report a problem
    8/18/2017Listing removed$2,400$4/sqft
    Source: Cambridge Realty Group Report a problem
    7/19/2017Listed for rent$2,400-4%$4/sqft
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    6/14/2016Listing removed$2,500+8.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Griffin Real Estate Report a problem
    8/15/2015Listing removed$2,300$4/sqft
    Source: Goodrich Residential Report a problem
    7/15/2015Listed for rent$2,300$4/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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    There are 4 available units in this apartment building