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, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
800sqft
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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, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,800-6.7%$4/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000+11.1%$4/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$3/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700-3.6%$3/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Listing removed | $2,800$4/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,800+1.8%$4/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Listing removed | $2,750$3/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,750+1.9%$3/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $2,700-3.6%$3/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,800+3.7%$4/sqft |
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| 8/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,700-3.6%$3/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,800+1.8%$4/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,750+1.9%$3/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/8/2023 | Price change | $2,700-6.9%$3/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900$4/sqft |
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| 8/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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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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