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Home Massachusetts Cambridge Apartments

Cambridge 2 beds 1 baths Harvard Square - $3,000

Flexible Move-In Date
30 Photos
$3,000+
2 Beds
1 Bath
Available: Now
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
278 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Cost & Fee Information

Required

Monthly Base Rent

$3,000.00

Heat

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Hot Water

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Electricity

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Water & Sewer

Included in monthly rent.

Included

Garbage Collection

Weekly trash pickup or dumpster.

Included

Optional

Pets

Pets allowed.

Included
Parking

No parking.

-

First Month's Rent
$3,000.00
Last Month's Rent
$3,000.00
Security Deposit
$3,000.00
Key & Lock Replacement Fee
$0

Amenities & Apartment Information

Unit

Pet Friendly

Property Description

Available now. This bright, spacious 2-bedroom offers the perfect blend of comfort and location in Mid-Cambridge. Just minutes from the Central Square Red Line T, Harvard, MIT, and the scenic Charles River, you'll have everything you need right at your doorstep. A quick 14-minute walk (or a 3-minute bike ride) to Harvard and MIT, and only 5 minutes to Whole Foods ideal for both students and professionals. The unit features large windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting and efficient living environment. It includes heating, water, hot water, and access to a basement washer/dryer. Parking is available for $160/month, and pets are welcome with landlord approval. Don't miss out on this exceptional city retreat in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods!

Map & Nearby Areas

Castle School Inc

Special Education, Grades: SP

0.1mi

John M Tobin School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.15mi

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Charter School, Grades: PK-12

0.19mi

Cambridgeport School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.32mi

Farr Academy School

Special Education, Grades: 7-12

0.4mi

Farr Academy

School

0.41mi

Bright Horizons

Grades: PK-K

0.43mi

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.44mi

Cantab Lounge

Bar

0.2mi

Brick & Mortar

Bar

0.29mi

Parlor Sports

Bar

0.4mi

Blue Owl

Bar

0.43mi

Barismo 364

Coffee Shop & Cake (Cafe)

0.11mi

Cicada Coffee Bar

Coffee Shop

0.13mi

1369 Coffee House

Coffee Shop

0.18mi

Möge Tee Cambridge

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

0.26mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.35mi

Station 2

Fire Station

0.44mi

Temporary Station 10

Fire Station

0.45mi

River Street Firehouse

Fire Station

0.49mi

Cambridge Police Reporting Station

Police

0.26mi

Harvard University Police - Mather House Sub Station

Police

0.58mi

Cambridge Hospital

Hospital

0.36mi

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Hospital

0.41mi

Starlight Square

Theatre

0.28mi

Central Square Theater

Theatre

0.4mi

Subcentral

Music Venue

0.23mi

YWCA

Sports Centre

0.13mi

YMCA

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.19mi

VIM Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.28mi

Fitness Together

Fitness Centre

0.38mi

O2 Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.38mi

Fitlab Pilates

Fitness Centre. Sports: Pilates

0.4mi

Redline Fight Sports

Gym. Sports: Boxing, Kickboxing, Martial Arts

0.2mi

Monagle Plaza

Park

0.07mi

Jackson Gardens

Park

0.09mi

Wilder-Lee Park

Municipal Park

0.1mi

Sennott Park

Municipal Park

0.16mi

Paine Park

Municipal Park

0.18mi

Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park

Municipal Park

0.27mi

McElroy Park

Municipal Park

0.27mi

James Cronin Park

Municipal Park

0.28mi

Wilder Play Area

Playground

0.1mi

Longfellow School Playground

Playground

0.11mi

Cooper Playground

Playground

0.19mi

Duffett Tot Lot

Playground

0.3mi

Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot

Playground

0.43mi

Harvard Street Dental

Dentist

0.04mi

Courtyard Dental

Dentist

0.19mi

Custom Eyes

Optician

0.19mi

Prospect Dental

Dentist

0.21mi

Dr. Dental

Dentist

0.21mi

Central Square Eye Care

Optician

0.27mi

East Coast Optometry

Optician

0.35mi

Cambridge Health Alliance

Doctor

0.39mi

Convenience Plus

Convenience

0.18mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.2mi

Star Variety

Convenience

0.27mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.32mi

Central Convenience Store

Convenience

0.38mi

Hampshire Market

Convenience

0.42mi

Quick Food Mart

Convenience

0.43mi

Target

Department Store

0.31mi

Broadway @ Inman St

68

0.09mi

Broadway @ Inman St

68

0.1mi

Prospect St @ Harvard St

64
83
91

0.12mi

Prospect St @ Harvard St

64
83
91

0.12mi

Broadway @ Lee St

68

0.13mi

Broadway @ Fayette St

68
83

0.13mi

Prospect St @ Broadway

83
91

0.15mi

Broadway @ Prospect St

64
68

0.16mi

Price Comparison

This apartment is 4.88% less expensive than the average price of $3,154 for 2 bedroom apartments in Cambridge. It's rare to find an apartment this far below the average rent price in Cambridge. Units like this rent quickly. Contact us today before this great unit is rented!

Rent Calculator & Affordability

Recommended Annual Gross Income

Household:

$109,091 - $144,000

You + 1 Roommate, Each:

$60,000 - $72,000
A range of 25-30% is usually the recommended amount of household or combined gross income to spend on rent. This is also what many landlords are looking for in a prospective tenant, a group of roommates, or their cosigner(s). Remember, this is just a suggestion and does not take into account any other expenses you may have.

Rent Calculator

How much do you (or your cosigner) earn each year before taxes?

High Range

35% of Gross Income

$4,200

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Mid Range

25% of Gross Income

$3,000

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Low Range

15% of Gross Income

$1,800

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Apartment Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this apartment located?

This apartment is located at 278 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139.

How many bedrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 2 bedrooms.

How many bathrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 1 bathroom.

What is the monthly rent?

The monthly rent is $3,000 for this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Cambridge's Harvard Square neighborhood.

Does this apartment allow pets?

This apartment allows pets. Remember to ask your agent about the type and number of pets allowed by the property owner, as well as any dog breed restrictions.

Is parking available?

Parking is not available with this apartment.

Are heat and hot water included?

Heat and hot water are not included in the rent.

What other amenities does this apartment have?

Please ask one of our helpful agents about other amenities this apartment may have.

To view this property, or others, call or email us and we will connect you with an agent to represent you. There is a one-time nonrefundable $50 application fee to apply for a property and obtain a credit check. If your application is accepted, a service fee of up to one month's rent will be due for the agent's services.


Listing courtesy of Keystone Homes Group , Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
MLS ID#: 73405188

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