NO BROKFER FEE!! Excellent 1 bedroom. Classic Boston or Cambridge style pre-war brick building that has been beautifully renovated. Gorgeous stairwell and great woodwork detail in the unit. Big space with gleaming hardwood floors and 1st rate renovated kitchen and bath. Quiet but also steps from Harvard or Central Sq. Great for Red Line commuters who want the fast subway. (Reference #124386)
Heat, hot water, water and sewer included
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$3,200/mo
281 Harvard St, APT 24, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
650sqft
This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Fast & easy Zillow application.
This property accepts Zillow applications. Click 'Apply now' to fill out the online form once and apply to as many participating properties as you want. Just $35 for 30 days.
Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
No pets
Window unit
Shared laundry
What's special
Big spaceGleaming hardwood floorsGorgeous stairwellPre-war brick buildingGreat woodwork detailBeautifully renovated
- 2 days |
- -- |
- -- |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 650 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200+18.5%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700+14.9%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,350+11.9%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2020 | Price change | $2,100+5%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,000-18.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2020 | Listing removed | $2,450$4/sqft |
Source: NextGen Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,450+16.7%$4/sqft |
Source: NextGen Realty Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2018 | Listing removed | $2,100$3/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Group Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2018 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$3/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Group Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,200-8.3%$3/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Group Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2018 | Listing removed | $2,400$4/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2018 | Price change | $2,400-2%$4/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,450+6.5%$4/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2017 | Listing removed | $2,300$4/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,300$4/sqft |
Source: Bayside Realty Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John M. Tobin Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
There are 12 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! NO BROKER FEE!!