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Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
High-caliber 1-bedroom apartment conveniently situated on the red line between Central and Harvard Squares, offering an effortless stroll to either location. Features include immaculate hardwood floors, a recently updated bathroom, and a renovated kitchen with wide plank hardwood flooring. Additionally, necessities such as shared laundry are available in this well maintained building located in a prime area. (Reference #126705)
How 281 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
| Neighborhood | Mid-Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
1-bedroom apartments at 281 Harvard St #31 cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,998 |
| October 2024 | $2,926 |
| November 2024 | $2,948 |
| December 2024 | $2,935 |
| January 2025 | $2,991 |
| February 2025 | $2,967 |
| March 2025 | $3,044 |
| April 2025 | $3,120 |
| May 2025 | $3,087 |
| June 2025 | $3,074 |
| July 2025 | $3,063 |
| August 2025 | $3,113 |
| September 2025 | $3,033 |
| October 2025 | $3,027 |
| November 2025 | $3,000 |
| December 2025 | $2,989 |
| January 2026 | $3,005 |
| February 2026 | $3,051 |
| March 2026 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,144 |
| May 2026 | $3,155 |
| June 2026 | $3,100 |
| July 2026 | $3,075 |
| August 2026 | $3,110 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,575 |
| October 2024 | $2,500 |
| November 2024 | $2,601 |
| December 2024 | $2,677 |
| January 2025 | $2,700 |
| February 2025 | $2,731 |
| March 2025 | $2,747 |
| April 2025 | $2,757 |
| May 2025 | $2,800 |
| June 2025 | $2,783 |
| July 2025 | $2,799 |
| August 2025 | $2,799 |
| September 2025 | $2,810 |
| October 2025 | $2,878 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,800 |
| January 2026 | $2,865 |
| February 2026 | $2,846 |
| March 2026 | $2,834 |
| April 2026 | $2,900 |
| May 2026 | $3,000 |
| June 2026 | $2,910 |
| July 2026 | $2,845 |
| August 2026 | $2,800 |
Can I afford to live at 281 Harvard St #31?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
$112,000/yr
| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $2,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
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Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,300
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,600
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,650
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,800
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,800
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,850
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,900
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,000
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,200
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Available - Sep 1, 2026
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,200
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • High Ceilings • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,800
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,900
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • High Ceilings • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,900
High Ceilings • In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,200
On-Site Laundry • Central Heat • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,300
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,300
On-Site Laundry • High Ceilings • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
– Baths
$2,400
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,400
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,400
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,475
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,500
On-Site Laundry • Assigned Parking • Dishwasher • Central Heat • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,500
On-Site Laundry • High Ceilings • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,500
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,600
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,600
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,750
On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,900
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,300
Occupied
2 Beds
2 Baths
$3,000