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288 3rd St288 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $3,281–$4,205The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | Studio–1 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 549–842 |
Updated 11 Hours Ago
1 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 105 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 5 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02142 |
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
288 3rd St Cambridge, MA
Available
134
Studio
1 Bath
$3,281
In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning
New Listing
319
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,950
In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning
New Listing
529
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,966
In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning
New Listing
511
1 Bed
1 Bath
$4,101
In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning
New Listing
307
1 Bed
1 Bath
$4,205
In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning
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
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 1 bathroom. 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
| Units | 105 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 5 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02142 |
288 3rd St #307 is great for:
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 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 331 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- Studio is 194 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 58 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 #307 cost about 12% more than the average rent price for studios in Kendall Square.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in Kendall Square.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Kendall Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,667 |
| 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 | $2,528 |
| 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 | $2,701 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,023 |
| 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 | $3,116 |
| 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 | $2,970 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 288 3rd St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$131,240/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $131,240 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $3,281.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $4,260 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,060 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,796 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $4,768 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,820 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $5,063 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,833 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,060 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,680 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 288 3rd St #307
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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Getting around Cambridge near 288 3rd St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
10/10
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
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
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
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
Swan
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Vincent's
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Bambara Kitchen & Bar
25 Edwin H Land Blvd
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
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