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    $2,100/mo

    278 Harvard St, APT 5, Cambridge, MA 02139

    Studio
    260sqft

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    Apartment
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    No pets
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Baseboard
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    This bright and spacious studio offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in Mid-Cambridge. Ideally located near the Central Square Red Line station, Harvard University, MIT, and the scenic Charles River, everything you need is close at hand. Harvard and MIT are approximately a 14-minute walk or a 3-minute bike ride away, while Whole Foods Market is just 5 minutes away an ideal location for students and working professionals alike. Large windows fill the apartment with natural light, creating a warm, inviting, and efficient living space. Rent includes heat, water, and hot water, along with access to a washer and dryer in the basement. The apartment can be rented fully furnished for an additional one-time fee of $500, making it a convenient option for short-term stays and anyone seeking a move-in-ready home. Parking is available for an additional $160 per month. Pets may be considered with the landlord's approval. Don't miss this exceptional city retreat in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods! Lease to 5/31/2027 or 8/31/2027 are acceptable.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 0
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 260 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: No

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/21/2026Listed for rent$2,100+9.1%$8/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/8/2020Listing removed$1,925$7/sqft
    Source: EDGE Realty Advisors Report a problem
    3/3/2020Listed for rent$1,925-3.8%$7/sqft
    Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem
    2/25/2018Listing removed$2,000$8/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    1/24/2018Listed for rent$2,000+11.1%$8/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
    7/1/2016Listing removed$1,800+50%$7/sqft
    Source: Griffin Real Estate Report a problem
    7/12/2012Listing removed$1,200$5/sqft
    Source: Modern Real Estate Report a problem
    7/3/2012Listed for rent$1,200$5/sqft
    Source: Boston Brokerage Group Report a problem

    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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    There are 5 available units in this apartment building