Spacious and updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment located in the highly desirable Observatory Hill neighborhood of Cambridge. This sunny unit features hardwood floors throughout, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, central air conditioning, and in-unit laundry. One off street parking spot. SORRY! NO PETS! Enjoy generous living space with both front and rear porches, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with access to a shared backyard. The apartment also includes additional basement storage and offers easy access to Harvard Square, Fresh Pond, public transportation, shops, restaurants, and neighborhood parks. Updated pics to come!
Owner pays water, basement storage in dedicated cage only, no pets, no smoking, shared responsibly of trash/recycling to curb
Apartment for rent
$5,400/mo
279 Concord Ave, # 2, Cambridge, MA 02138
4beds
1,300sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
No pets
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard, central
What's special
Central air conditioningSunny unitIn-unit laundryGenerous living spaceGranite countertopsHardwood floors throughoutOff street parking spot
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
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 |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $5,400-1.8%$4/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,500+14.6%$4/sqft |
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| 6/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,800+9.1%$4/sqft |
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| 8/5/2020 | Listing removed | $4,400$3/sqft |
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| 7/22/2020 | Price change | $4,400-7.9%$3/sqft |
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| 6/27/2020 | Price change | $4,775-0.5%$4/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Price change | $4,800-1%$4/sqft |
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| 4/10/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,850+7.8%$4/sqft |
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| 8/6/2017 | Listing removed | $4,500$3/sqft |
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| 3/10/2017 | Listed for rent | $4,500$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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