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    $3,695/mo

    397 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA 02141

    2beds
    850sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Tue Sep 1 2026
    Cats, dogs OK
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Baseboard
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Small back deckSunny open conceptGood closet space
    Sunny, open concept 2 bedroom on 2ndfloor, steps to Inman Square and easy walking distance to Central or Kendall Square redline stops. Also an easy walk to Union Square, 5 mins to the greenline. Beautiful open kitchen-living area with island, dishwasher, good closet space. 2 bedrooms, one of which has giant nook that could also work as an office. There's a small back deck as well. Laundry is on ground level of the building nextdoor across the driveway and has multiple washer and dryers and and clean folding area. A small to medium sized dog with good references is ok for extra $; same for cat. Possible size and/or breed restrictions on dogs. Available 8/1 or 9/1 As of 6/2/2026 there is one garage parking spot available starting 8/1/26 for $200/mo but once it rents there will be a waitlist.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 850 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Baseboard

    Construction

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

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2026Price change$3,695-0.1%$4/sqft
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    6/2/2026Listed for rent$3,700-2.6%$4/sqft
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    5/21/2026Listing removed$3,800$4/sqft
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    4/30/2026Listed for rent$3,800+10.1%$4/sqft
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    5/27/2025Listing removed$3,450$4/sqft
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    5/22/2025Price change$3,450-31%$4/sqft
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    4/27/2025Listed for rent$5,000+92.3%$6/sqft
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    6/11/2021Listing removed--
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    6/3/2021Listed for rent$2,600+8.3%$3/sqft
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    9/10/2020Listing removed$2,400$3/sqft
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    8/26/2020Listed for rent$2,400$3/sqft
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    9/24/2019Listing removed$2,400$3/sqft
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    9/7/2019Listed for rent$2,400$3/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Wellington-Harrington

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    There are 2 available units in this apartment building