Cost & Fee Information
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$3,000.00
Tenant pays utility company monthly.
Usage-Based
Tenant pays utility company monthly.
Usage-Based
Tenant pays utility company monthly.
Usage-Based
Included in monthly rent.
Included
Weekly trash pickup or dumpster.
Included
Optional
Pets allowed.
No parking.
Amenities & Apartment Information
Unit
Property Description
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
0.09mi
Broadway @ Inman St
0.1mi
Prospect St @ Harvard St
0.12mi
Prospect St @ Harvard St
0.12mi
Broadway @ Lee St
0.13mi
Broadway @ Fayette St
0.13mi
Prospect St @ Broadway
0.15mi
Broadway @ Prospect St
0.16mi
Nearby Areas
Nearby Colleges & Universities
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. Reach out to our agent to schedule a showing or request a rental application.
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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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