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297 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Mid-Cambridge
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 297 Harvard St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 13% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Mid-Cambridge.
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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 297 Harvard St 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 0.4 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 | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Mid-Cambridge
2-bedroom apartments at 297 Harvard St cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Mid-Cambridge
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| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,800 |
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $3,615 |
| February 2026 | $3,646 |
| March 2026 | $3,819 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,389 |
| 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 | $3,162 |
| January 2026 | $3,189 |
| February 2026 | $3,167 |
| March 2026 | $3,425 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 297 Harvard St
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
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
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Neighborhood
Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near 297 Harvard St
Walking
9/10
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
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 297 Harvard St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
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 10-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
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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