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    $3,200/mo

    281 Harvard St, APT 11, Cambridge, MA 02139

    1beds
    11,111sqft

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    No pets
    Shared laundry
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    What's special

    Hardwood floorsRenovated kitchen and bathroomWell-maintained mid-sized brick buildingBright and spacious unitHigh ceilings
    Spacious 1BR + Office | Heat Included | Renovated | Available 06/01/2026 Lovely fourth-floor 1-bedroom / 1-bath apartment in a well-maintained mid-sized brick building. This bright and spacious unit features hardwood floors, high ceilings, and gas heating, along with a renovated kitchen and bathroom. An additional bonus room offers the perfect setup for a home office or flex space. Apartment Highlights 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom Approx. 1,000 sq ft Fourth-floor unit Hardwood floors High ceilings Renovated kitchen & bathroom Bonus room (ideal for office) Heat & hot water included Laundry in building Additional Details No pets Street parking available 12-month lease Available 06/01/2026 A spacious and comfortable home with great natural light and extra flexibility schedule your showing today.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 11,111 sqft

    Property

    Parking
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    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/27/2026Listed for rent$3,200+14.3%
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    7/22/2025Listing removed$2,800
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    6/3/2025Price change$2,800-3.4%
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    5/29/2025Price change$2,900-3.3%
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    5/15/2025Listed for rent$3,000+13.2%
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    3/19/2025Listing removed$2,650
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    3/2/2025Listed for rent$2,650-8.6%
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    2/6/2025Listing removed$2,900
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    1/10/2025Listed for rent$2,900+3.6%
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    8/7/2024Listing removed--
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    7/22/2024Listed for rent$2,800-5.1%
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    7/12/2024Listing removed--
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    6/19/2024Listed for rent$2,950-10.6%
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    5/29/2024Listing removed--
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    5/8/2024Listed for rent$3,300+10%
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    4/28/2024Listing removed--
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    3/9/2024Listed for rent$3,000+20%
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    4/30/2022Listing removed--
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    4/8/2022Listed for rent$2,500+8.7%
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    7/8/2021Listing removed--
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    6/3/2021Price change$2,300-4.2%
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    5/20/2021Price change$2,400-2%
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    4/22/2021Listed for rent$2,450-5.8%
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    6/2/2020Listing removed$2,600
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    4/26/2020Listed for rent$2,600
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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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    There are 11 available units in this apartment building