285 Third St #408

Apartment
2 beds
2 baths
1,164 sqft
Cats & dogs OK
In-unit laundry

About 285 Third St #408

Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 2-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more. You will love calling 285 Third St. home. A/C. Additional Storage. Cable Satellite. Controlled Access. Courtyard. Dish Washer. Dryer. Individual Climate Control. Large Closets. Microwave. Refrigerator. View. Washer. Washer/Dryer Hookup. Window Coverings. A/C. Courtyard. Dryer. Elevator. Fitness Center. Free Weights. Garage. High Speed. Microwave. on Site Maintenance. on Site Management. Pool. Rec Room. Refrigerator. Short Term Lease. Storage Space. TV Lounge. View. Washer.

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Property Summary

Property Type: Apartment
Rental Fee: $4,870
Bedrooms: 2 beds
Bathrooms: 2 baths
Size: 1,164 sqft
Pets: Cats & dogs
Laundry: In unit
Parking: Garage
Available: January 6, 2027
ID: 84698381

Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • High-Speed Internet
  • Microwave
  • On-Site Management
  • Pool
  • Public Transportation
  • Refrigerator
  • Storage

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Additional Details

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 285 Third St #408 in Cambridge, MA 02142 rents for $4,870 a month. It has 1,164 square feet and is pet friendly. 285 Third St #408 was advertised on November 5, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $4,870 a month, this apartment is well above the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge (about $3,710).

From 193 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Cambridge on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$3,710Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Cambridge
$3,200–$4,300Middle half of their rents
38 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

The rent has dropped from $4,895 to $4,870 since it was listed on November 5.

Rent history for this home, newest first
DateEventRentChange
November 6, 2026 Price change $4,870−0.5% −0.5%
November 5, 2026 Listed for rent $4,895

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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285 Third St #408, Cambridge, MA 02142
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$4,870
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Property phone:
(617) 981-6900
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