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281 Harvard St #42

Cambridge, MA 02139 - Middlesex County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

About 281 Harvard St #42

Lovely fourth floor one bedroom apartment in a mid-sized brick building. Apartment features hardwood floors, high ceilings, gas heating, heat and hot water is included in the rent, Coin-op laundry in the basement, renovated kitchen and bathroom and extra room for office space. 6/1. Fee Disclosure: Last Month Rent: $3,200. First Month Rent: $3,200. Lock Key Fee: $300. Security Deposit: $3,200. Shared laundry facilities. Shared, HotWater, HardwoodFloors, HeatHotWaterIncl, LaundryinBuilding, RentIncludesHeat, OnStreet, Gas & Laundry.

RentalSource last checked: April 28, 2026 · 4:06 PM ET

Last updated: April 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM ET

Managed by: Sushil Singh · (781) 985-4486 · YouGotListings

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$3,200
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Inquire
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	83248283

Property Amenities

• Hardwood Floors

Community Features

• Laundry Facilities

• Parking

Leasing Information

Lease Term: 1 year. Utilities Included: Gas & Hot Water. Parking: On-street.

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Cambridge for $3,200 with 1 bed, 1 bath and located at 281 Harvard St #42 in Cambridge, MA 02139. The rental price of $3,200 is 15.5% ($429) higher than the average rent of $2,771 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA and 26.6% ($672) higher than the average rent of $2,528 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Middlesex County. 281 Harvard St #42 was advertised by Sushil Singh on March 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET, last updated on April 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM ET and last checked yesterday at 4:06 PM ET.

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