High-caliber 1-bedroom apartment conveniently situated on the red line between Central and Harvard Squares, offering an effortless stroll to either location. Features include immaculate hardwood floors, a recently updated bathroom, and a renovated kitchen with wide plank hardwood flooring. Additionally, necessities such as shared laundry are available in this well maintained building located in a prime area. (Reference #126705)
Apartment for rent
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$2,800/mo
281 Harvard St, APT 33, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
630sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
No pets
Shared laundry
What's special
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 630 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
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
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,800-14.5%$4/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listing removed | $3,275$5/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,275+12.9%$5/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listing removed | $2,900$5/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $2,900-3.3%$5/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $3,000-6.3%$5/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200$5/sqft |
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| 5/24/2026 | Listing removed | $3,200$5/sqft |
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| 5/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200+18.5%$5/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$4/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700-14.3%$4/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Listing removed | $3,150$5/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,150+14.5%$5/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listing removed | $2,750$4/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,750+7.8%$4/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $2,550$4/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,550-12.1%$4/sqft |
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| 7/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,900+3.6%$5/sqft |
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| 5/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/28/2024 | Price change | $2,800+5.7%$4/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Price change | $2,650-3.6%$4/sqft |
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| 3/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,750$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John 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
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