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

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,353–$4,970Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
BedsStudio–2
Baths1–2
Sqft537–1,171
modified
Updated 15 Hours Ago

Property Overview

With 20 photos available, prospective renters can easily visualize the offering, enhancing their experience. Positioned in the 91.8 percentile for value per square foot in the area, it presents a favorable investment opportunity. Additional notable features further enhance its appeal, ensuring a well-rounded option for interested parties.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Units

288 3rd St Cambridge, MA

Available

441

Studio

1 Bath

$3,353

Listed on 09/30/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 42
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 Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081135889274

Available

640

Studio

1 Bath

$3,398

Listed on 09/30/2026
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 42
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 Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081137429937

Available

209

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,843

Listed on 10/01/2026
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 41
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: L85081188436462

Available

511

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,061

Listed on 10/01/2026
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 41
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: L85081136767992

Available

307

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,080

Listed on 10/01/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 41
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: L85081137521588

Available

632

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,083

Listed on 10/01/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 41
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: L85081342004686

Available

128

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,274

Listed on 10/01/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 41
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: L85081448343696

Available

221

1 Bed

2 Baths

$4,315

Listed on 10/02/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 40
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 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: L85081200830691

Available

215

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,670

Listed on 09/29/2026
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 43
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: L85081210298767

Available

516

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,886

Listed on 09/30/2026
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 42
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: L85081160279165

Available

338

2 Beds

2 Baths

$4,970

Listed on 09/30/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 42
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: L85081233811158

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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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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 #221, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Interested in leasing 288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA? Currently, 288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 1-bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms. Below, you can compare the rent price at 288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA vs overall rent prices in Kendall Square, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA.

Address details

Units111
Units available11
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02142

288 3rd St #221 is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 84 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 713 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 71 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

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 1-bedroom is 177 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.7 miles away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 144 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.9 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 4.5 miles from public transportation
Priced higher than average
Some 2-bedrooms here are $322 more than the median rent in this area

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Rent trends in Cambridge

Studio apartments at 288 3rd St #221 cost about 5% more than the average rent price for studios in Kendall Square.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% higher than 1-bedrooms in Kendall Square.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 288 3rd St #221 to be 7% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kendall Square.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Kendall Square
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,339
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$2,528
December 2025$2,528
January 2026$2,544
February 2026$2,554
March 2026$2,633
April 2026$2,650
May 2026$2,664
June 2026$2,600
July 2026$2,636
August 2026$2,712
September 2026$2,773
October 2026$2,731
November 2026$2,695
A table of studio rental data trends in Kendall Square
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$3,006
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$3,116
December 2025$3,118
January 2026$3,145
February 2026$3,009
March 2026$2,959
April 2026$3,005
May 2026$3,009
June 2026$2,996
July 2026$2,982
August 2026$2,933
September 2026$3,149
October 2026$3,271
November 2026$3,215

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$135,020/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $135,020 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $3,375.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA.
3 months ago$4,0751 bed1 bath
3 months ago$3,166Studio1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath4 months ago$4,2601 bed1 bath
4 months ago$3,7721 bed1 bath
4 months ago$3,7961 bed1 bath
4 months ago$4,7682 bed2 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath4 months ago$3,8201 bed1 bath
2 Beds, 2 Baths8 months ago$5,0632 bed2 bath
8 months ago$3,8331 bed1 bath

Schools near 288 3rd St #221

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
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

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

Cafes

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

Restaurants

10/10
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

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 288 3rd St

Brothers Marketplace
1 Broadway
Clover Food Lab
355 Main St
The Brothers Market
414 Cambridge St
Luigi's Variety
520 Cambridge St
Masha Food Shop 222
222 Broadway
T.J. Maxx
100 Cambridgeside Pl
Foot Locker
100 Cambridgeside Place
Boston Soccer Shop
100 Cambridgeside Pl
lululemon Pop Up
100 Cambridgeside Pl
American Eagle Store
100 Cambridgeside Pl
Dunkin'
1 Broadway
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
101 Main St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
318 3rd St
Coffee Spot
220 Binney St
Starbucks
120 Broadway
Gallina LLC
390 3rd St
Glass House
450 Kendall St
Area Four
500 Technology Sq
Swan
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Vincent's
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Wildgrain
1 Broadway
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
101 Main St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
318 3rd St
Wholesome Fresh
60 1st St
RJ Gourmet
441 Cambridge St
Point Park
Playground
Garden
Bergstrom Garden
Gruber Family Courtyard
Gallina LLC
390 3rd St
Shy Bird
390 3rd St
Commonwealth Restaurant & Market
11 Broad Canal Way
Shanti Boston LLC
7 Broad Canal Way
Dig
1 Broadway Corner Of Broad Canal Way & Third St
Kendall / MIT / Main St / Hayward St
Park Street - Alewife (Shuttle)
Main St / Kendall Station / Red Line
Oak Square - Univ Pk or Kendall / MIT, Harvard Square - Kendall Station, Park Street - Alewife (Shuttle)
Binney / Second St. IB
North Sta - Cambridgeport via Kendall Sq
Binney / Second St. OB
North Sta - Cambridgeport via Kendall Sq
Binney / Sixth St. IB
North Sta - Cambridgeport via Kendall Sq
North Station
Newburyport / Rockport Line, Lowell Line, Haverhill Line, Fitchburg Line
Boston
Downeaster
Back Bay
Providence / Stoughton Line, Framingham / Worcester Line, Franklin / Foxboro Line, Needham Line
Boston
Northeast Regional, Acela, Lake Shore Limited
Lansdowne
Framingham / Worcester Line
Kendall / MIT
Red Line
Charles / MGH
Red Line
Lechmere
Green Line
Science Park / West End
Green Line
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