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.
Apartment for rent
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$2,100/mo
278 Harvard St, APT 5, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio
260sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard
What's special
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,100+9.1%$8/sqft |
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| 4/8/2020 | Listing removed | $1,925$7/sqft |
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| 3/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,925-3.8%$7/sqft |
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| 2/25/2018 | Listing removed | $2,000$8/sqft |
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| 1/24/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,000+11.1%$8/sqft |
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| 7/1/2016 | Listing removed | $1,800+50%$7/sqft |
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| 7/12/2012 | Listing removed | $1,200$5/sqft |
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| 7/3/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,200$5/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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