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    $2,700/mo

    281 Harvard St, APT 21, Cambridge, MA 02139

    1beds
    650sqft

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    Apartment
    Available now
    No pets
    Air conditioner, central air
    Shared laundry
    Central, forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Efficient electric heatingBig private balconyHardwood floors throughoutElectric stove
    FLEX MOVE IN DATE OF NOW OR 11/1 move in the latest NO BROKERS FEE BIG PRIVATE BALCONY. Luxurious 4TH floor one bedroom apartment in a mid-rise building close to Central Square. Open floor plan kitchen/ living room. Kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, electric stove, plenty of countertop space. Living room has a/c which open to a spacious porch with great city views. Large bedroom with ample closet space. Hardwood floors throughout, efficient electric heating. Pay by card laundry and a small gym in the BUILDING. Garage parking available for rent.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 650 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Red Line, Renovated

    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
    10/9/2026Price change$2,700-3.4%$4/sqft
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    9/28/2026Listed for rent$2,795-0.2%$4/sqft
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    9/19/2026Listing removed$2,800$4/sqft
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    8/27/2026Listed for rent$2,800-11.1%$4/sqft
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    8/22/2026Listing removed$3,150$5/sqft
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    8/1/2026Price change$3,150-1.3%$5/sqft
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    7/24/2026Price change$3,190+10%$5/sqft
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    7/10/2026Listed for rent$2,900-33.3%$4/sqft
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    7/9/2026Listing removed$4,350$7/sqft
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    6/9/2026Listed for rent$4,350+35.9%$7/sqft
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    5/11/2026Listing removed$3,200$5/sqft
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    4/3/2026Price change$3,200+14.3%$5/sqft
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    3/20/2026Listed for rent$2,800-15.2%$4/sqft
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    9/24/2025Listing removed$3,300$5/sqft
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    9/3/2025Price change$3,300-12%$5/sqft
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    7/23/2025Price change$3,750-10.7%$6/sqft
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    6/23/2025Price change$4,200-2.3%$6/sqft
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    5/15/2025Listed for rent$4,300+53.6%$7/sqft
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    3/18/2025Listing removed$2,800$4/sqft
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    3/3/2025Price change$2,800-1.8%$4/sqft
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    1/21/2025Listed for rent$2,850+14%$4/sqft
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    8/29/2024Listing removed--
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    8/10/2024Listed for rent$2,500$4/sqft
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    4/1/2024Listing removed--
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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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    There are 5 available units in this apartment building