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- Prime location
- Heat and water included
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283 Harvard Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States|Mid-Cambridge
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About 283 Harvard Street
Available 6/1/2026. Large 2 bed unit located in a prime location in Central Square. With this unit, the landlord pays for the heat and water. Sorry, no pets. The move in costs are 1st month's rent, last month's rent, the security deposit and the broker's fee.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 283 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Mid-Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Mid-Cambridge
2-bedroom apartments at 283 Harvard Street cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Mid-Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $3,800 |
| January 2024 | $3,775 |
| February 2024 | $3,750 |
| March 2024 | $3,709 |
| April 2024 | $3,768 |
| May 2024 | $3,816 |
| June 2024 | $3,800 |
| July 2024 | $3,775 |
| August 2024 | $3,740 |
| September 2024 | $3,737 |
| October 2024 | $3,643 |
| November 2024 | $3,573 |
| December 2024 | $3,520 |
| January 2025 | $3,598 |
| February 2025 | $3,661 |
| March 2025 | $3,702 |
| April 2025 | $3,739 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,760 |
| July 2025 | $3,736 |
| August 2025 | $3,795 |
| September 2025 | $3,745 |
| October 2025 | $3,666 |
| November 2025 | $3,608 |
| December 2025 | $3,600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $3,300 |
| January 2024 | $3,350 |
| February 2024 | $3,300 |
| March 2024 | $3,280 |
| April 2024 | $3,379 |
| May 2024 | $3,300 |
| June 2024 | $3,300 |
| July 2024 | $3,306 |
| August 2024 | $3,278 |
| September 2024 | $3,150 |
| October 2024 | $3,000 |
| November 2024 | $2,981 |
| December 2024 | $2,975 |
| January 2025 | $3,169 |
| February 2025 | $3,248 |
| March 2025 | $3,300 |
| April 2025 | $3,300 |
| May 2025 | $3,310 |
| June 2025 | $3,400 |
| July 2025 | $3,360 |
| August 2025 | $3,257 |
| September 2025 | $3,200 |
| October 2025 | $3,185 |
| November 2025 | $3,100 |
| December 2025 | $3,125 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$128,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | $2,350 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $3,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $2,950 | 1 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 283 Harvard Street
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Cambridge near 283 Harvard Street
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 283 Harvard Street, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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