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279 Pearl St #3L

Cambridge, MA 02139 - Middlesex County

House

3 beds

1 baths

1,250 sqft

About 279 Pearl St #3L

Located in desirable Cambridgeport area yet still close to Mbta, this unit features: Hardwood flooring throughout. Modern eat in kitchen w/ dishwasher. Pantry for kitchen storage. In unit washer & dryer. Spacious bay front living room. 3 generously sized bedrooms. Ample closet & storage space. Nicely updated full bathroom. Expansive covered rear deck. Incredible location in Cambridge s highly sought after Cambridgeport area. Just minutes from Red Line at Central station as well as many major Mbta bus routes for an easy commute. Close to shopping, trendy dining, exciting nightlife and bars, & much more. Convenient to Harvard University, Central Square, Lesley University, Kendall Square, MIT, Inman Square, parks along the Charles River, Harvard Business School, as well as a quick ride on the Red Line to Downtown Boston, Mass General Hospital, Boston Common, South Station commuter trains, Beacon Hill and all that the Boston area has to offer. Laundry: washer/dryer. In - Unit & Washer/Dryer.

RentalSource last checked: July 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM ET

Last updated: July 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM ET

Listed by: Marc Roos, (617) 236-8550

Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$4,500
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	1,250 sqft
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81745595

Property Amenities

• Balcony/Patio

• Dishwasher

• Hardwood Floors

• Washer/Dryer In Unit

• Walk-in Closets

Community Features

• Laundry Facilities

• Storage

Leasing Information

Lease Term: 1 year.

Additional Details

House for rent in Cambridge for $4,500 with 3 beds, 1 bath, 1,250 sqft and located at 279 Pearl St #3L in Cambridge, MA 02139. The rental price of $4,500 is 2.7% ($125) lower than the average rent of $4,625 for a 3 bedroom house in Cambridge, MA and 8.0% ($332) higher than the average rent of $4,168 for a 3 bedroom house in Middlesex County. 279 Pearl St #3L was advertised by Marc Roos on July 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM ET, last updated on July 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM ET and last checked today at 3:45 PM ET.

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

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$4,500

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Property managed by:

Marc Roos
(617) 236-8550

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