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288 3rd St
288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,106–$7,057The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
BedsStudio–3
Baths1–3
Sqft537–2,018
modified
5+ Days Ago

Highlights

  • numerous amenities

Units

288 3rd St Cambridge, MA

Available

140

Studio

1 Bath

$3,106

Listed on 10/14/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 21
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081154439428

Available

635

Studio

1 Bath

$3,228

Listed on 10/14/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 21
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081195700992

New Listing

303

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,560

Listed on 10/30/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 5
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081154444668

Available

721

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,670

Listed on 10/17/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 18
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081349290046

Available

801

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,748

Listed on 10/17/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 18
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081222043817

Available

611

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,865

Listed on 10/17/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 18
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081157571274

Available

526

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,867

Listed on 10/17/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 18
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081210296613

Available

503

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,911

Listed on 10/17/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 18
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081219780219

Available

531

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,084

Listed on 10/17/2025
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 18
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081184402492

Available

216

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,255

Listed on 10/17/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 18
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081151078856

Available

221

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,513

Listed on 09/19/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 46
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081200830691

Available

237

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,553

Listed on 09/12/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 53
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081167095216

New Listing

438

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,618

Listed on 10/24/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 11
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081151841220

New Listing

439

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,618

Listed on 10/22/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 13
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081233209207

Available

614

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,655

Listed on 09/21/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 44
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081160372874

Available

328

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,735

Listed on 09/12/2025
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 53
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081411642485

New Listing

601

3 Beds

3 Baths

$7,057

Listed on 10/29/2025
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 6
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081305354964

Amenities for 288 3rd St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Management
Unit Amenities
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Air Conditioning

Policies at 288 3rd St

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 288 3rd St

HomeApartments in CambridgeKendall Square 288 3rd St #303, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Discover the ultimate urban living experience at 288 3rd St in Cambridge, MA 02142, nestled in the heart of Kendall Square. This vibrant property boasts 117 units, offering a range of studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options, spanning from 537 to 2018 square feet. Residents enjoy access to top-rated schools, with 2 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high school nearby, all with A- or higher ratings. This property shines with numerous amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, rooftop deck, resident lounge, on-site parking, and secure entry. A major perk is the property's prime location, putting you at the center of Kendall Square's innovation hub. With 117 units to choose from, find your perfect fit in this dynamic community.

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Address details

Units117
Units available17
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02142

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 288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 574 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Cambridge

Studio apartments at 288 3rd St #303 cost about 0% more than the average rent price for studios in Kendall Square.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 0% higher than 1-bedrooms in Kendall Square.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 288 3rd St #303 to be 0% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kendall Square.

3-bedroom apartments at 288 3rd St #303 cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Kendall Square.

Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Kendall Square
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,656
December 2023$2,578
January 2024$2,583
February 2024$2,633
March 2024$2,670
April 2024$2,647
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,683
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
November 2025$2,540
A table of studio rental data trends in Kendall Square
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$3,194
December 2023$3,174
January 2024$3,125
February 2024$2,882
March 2024$3,044
April 2024$2,921
May 2024$2,942
June 2024$2,913
July 2024$2,905
August 2024$2,973
September 2024$3,035
October 2024$3,005
November 2024$3,109
December 2024$3,004
January 2025$3,107
February 2025$3,107
March 2025$2,987
April 2025$2,926
May 2025$3,131
June 2025$3,245
July 2025$3,181
August 2025$3,185
September 2025$3,153
October 2025$3,133
November 2025$3,153

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA.
Last month$4,8232 bed2 bath
Last month$3,9351 bed1 bath
Last month$7,0073 bed2 bath
2 months ago$7,2473 bed2 bath
2 months ago$5,1482 bed2 bath
2 months ago$5,2002 bed2 bath
2 months ago$3,9301 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,9201 bed1 bath
2 months ago$4,9532 bed2 bath

Schools near 288 3rd St #303

Kennedy-Longfellow School

158 spring st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B

Fletcher-Maynard Academy

225 windsor st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B

King Open School

850 cambridge st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-

Amigos School

15 upton st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood

Kendall Square | Cambridge, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Green oasis
A botanical paradise blooming with foliage.

Getting around Cambridge near 288 3rd St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 288 3rd St, Cambridge

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-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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