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Highlights

  • Built-in bookshelves
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Granite counters
  • Living room
  • Renovated eat-in kitchen
  • Well proportioned one-bedroom

Location

34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Harvard Square

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Contact

Engel & Völkers Boston

(617) 936-4194

Property Overview

Located in a desirable area, this well-proportioned one-bedroom features a renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Built-in bookshelves enhance the living space, while the inviting living room provides a comfortable atmosphere. Ideal for those seeking a cozy residence with modern updates and practical amenities.

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

  • Extra Storage
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 34 Ash St, Harvard Square

Apartment Amenities

BaseboardFurnished
Natural Gas

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DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry

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About 34 Ash St

HomeApartments in CambridgeHarvard Square 34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Property Status: Active Enjoy intimate views of the Charles River from this 2nd-fl corner unit in a classic Harlow building in the heart of Harvard Sq. Fully furnished, this well proportioned one-bedroom features a living room with built-in bookshelves and desk area by past owner Anthony Lewis, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, offering well thought of space to relax and work. Renovated eat-in kitchen with ample cabinets, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Updated modern bath with shower-tub. Generously-sized bedroom with good-size custom closet. Adjoining the Charles River parks. Steps from HKS, HBS, the Charles Hotel, Mount Auburn Hospital and the vibrant cultural, culinary & recreational scenes around Harvard University. Fully furnished and equipped. Office Phone: (617) 936-4194 Copyright © 2025 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


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Property highlights

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Positives

Extra Storage
Upgraded in-unit features
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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

Address details

NeighborhoodHarvard Square
Zip code02138
TypeCondo for rent

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Rent trends in Harvard Square

1-bedroom apartments at 34 Ash St cost about 20% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Harvard Square
Cambridge
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,989
October 2023$3,000
November 2023$2,987
December 2023$2,966
January 2024$3,000
February 2024$2,992
March 2024$2,979
April 2024$2,974
May 2024$3,008
June 2024$3,015
July 2024$3,005
August 2024$2,999
September 2024$2,998
October 2024$2,926
November 2024$2,948
December 2024$2,935
January 2025$2,991
February 2025$2,967
March 2025$3,044
April 2025$3,120
May 2025$3,087
June 2025$3,074
July 2025$3,063
August 2025$3,113
September 2025$3,049
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Harvard Square
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,700
October 2023$2,700
November 2023$2,800
December 2023$2,900
January 2024$3,202
February 2024$3,500
March 2024$3,520
April 2024$3,500
May 2024$3,483
June 2024$3,470
July 2024$3,448
August 2024$3,395
September 2024$3,288
October 2024$3,173
November 2024$3,318
December 2024$3,358
January 2025$3,495
February 2025$3,447
March 2025$3,657
April 2025$3,669
May 2025$3,620
June 2025$3,600
July 2025$3,600
August 2025$3,457
September 2025$3,300

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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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 34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA.
Last month$4,6001 bed1 bath
2 months ago$2,9001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,7002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,5002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,9601 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,8501 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,6001 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,6001 bed1 bath
4 years ago$2,6001 bed1 bath

Schools near 34 Ash St

Graham & Parks School

44 linnaean st

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

Maria L. Baldwin School

85 oxford st

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A

John M. Tobin Montessori School

197 vassal ln

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Amigos School

15 upton st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-8Public
A
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Neighborhood

Harvard Square | Cambridge, MA

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Getting around Cambridge near 34 Ash St

Walking

9/10
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

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 34 Ash St, Cambridge

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Other units at this address

34 Ash St Cambridge, MA

Occupied

404

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,600

Listed by Anton Mikhaylov
Days on market: 2539
Beautiful sunny Harvard apartment, amazing location between Harvard Sq and the Charles River. 1.5 Bedrooms provides plenty of natural light and ample closet space. Sun-drenched living room and an additional office with exposed brick. Hardwood flooring and plenty of sunlight throughout. Laundry is available in the basement. Dedicated storage in the basement. Heat and hot water included in the rent.

Occupied

304

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,900

Listed by Elissa Kaminski
Days on market: 81
Right in the heart of Harvard Square, just a block away from the Charles River, this charming 1-bedroom condo is filled with history and sunshine. The living room has a beautiful view of the water and the many windows can offer a beautiful spring or summer breeze. Fully furnished and live-in-ready! Hardwood floors throughout. European-style inspired eat-in kitchen and full bathroom. Plenty of storage options within the unit. In-Unit laundry with backup Coin-op laundry in the common basement, as well as bike storage. The great location makes it easy to commute without a car. Easy access to Memorial Drive, Harvard Square, bus routes 71 & 73, the Harvard Metro T Station, and close to Mt. Auburn Hospital. Water, sewer, and trash are included! Tenant to pay for electricity, and cable/Internet. Move-in costs include the first month's rent, security deposit, and brokerage fee (Ask us how you can reduce the upfront costs!). Section 8 welcome to apply! Each adult resident must apply. Applications are prioritized and processed by move-in date, then by order received. No Pets, please! Lead status is unknown. Questions about the listing? Call 617-751-1848; or text our office at 617-299-2342 Real Property Management Commonwealth (Listing Broker: Janeen Anderson) Heat In Unit Laundry Sewer Trash Water

Occupied

204

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,600

Listed by Roberta Chiaravalloti
Days on market: 1049
Harvard Square *Fully furnished *Water, Heat, trash collection, snow removal included in rent. Enjoy intimate views of the Charles River from this 2nd-floor corner unit in classic brick building in the heart of Harvard Square. The living room with built-in bookshelves and desk area by past owner offers well though of space to relax and work alike. Renovated eat-in kitchen with ample cabinets, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. Updated modern bath with shower-tub. Generously-sized bedroom with good-size custom closet. Common laundry. Adjoining Charles River parks. Steps from from the Charles Hotel, the Kennedy School of Government, Mount Auburn Hospital and Harvard University.

Occupied

303

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,000

Listed by Angela Guo
Days on market: 2192
34 Ash Street Apt #303, Cambridge, MA 02138 - 2 BR 1 BA Apartment. Listing uploaded and marketed by Angela Guo, Red Tree Real Estate, (617) 221-4252. Available from: 09/09/2019. Pets: allowed. Exceptional 2 bedroom condominium in the heart of Harvard Square. With gleaming oak floors, exposed brick, high ceilings and many built-ins. Galley kitchen with cherry cabinets, dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. Separate dining area. Coin-op laundry in the basement. Heat and hot water included in the rent. No smoking, no pets. [ Published 14-Sep-19 / ID 3165867 ]

Occupied

*203

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,000

Listed by Danna Fisher
Days on market: 2183
Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo in Harvard Square available September 1st, 2019*. 3 blocks away from Harvard Square on a tree lined street perpendicular to the Charles River. The condo is calm and serene yet very close from all that Harvard Square has to offer. It is located on the 2nd floor of a 4 story brick building. The condo is right around the corner from Harvard Square. The condo is 915 square feet but feels much more spacious due to the open floor configuration. The entire kitchen and bathroom will be remodeled by the end of August so you will have an opportunity to be the first tenant to take advantage of it! Farmhouse style kitchen will be installed with new appliances, and the bathroom will be updated with a new window, sink, faucet, cabinets, etc... Lots of new updates will also be made (recessed lighting in the bedrooms, new paint where applicable, etc…). There is no parking but permit street parking is available. The washer/dryer is in the basement and is coin-operated. There is a large storage unit in the basement as well. ID: 171187534

Occupied

303

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,000

Listed by Scott Trano
Days on market: 1906
Exceptional 2 bedroom condo in the heart of Harvard Square. Galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinets. Gleaming oak floors. Exposed brick. High ceilings and many built-ins. Dining area. Coin-op laundry in basement. Heat and hot water are included. No smoking. Indoor cat ok, no dogs.

Occupied

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,000

Listed by Ingemar Marshall
Days on market: 2183
Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo in Harvard Square available September 1st, 2019*. 3 blocks away from Harvard Square on a tree lined street perpendicular to the Charles River. The condo is calm and serene yet very close from all that Harvard Square has to offer. It is located on the 2nd floor of a 4 story brick building. The condo is right around the corner from Harvard Square. The condo is 915 square feet but feels much more spacious due to the open floor configuration. The entire kitchen and bathroom will be remodeled by the end of August so you will have an opportunity to be the first tenant to take advantage of it! Farmhouse style kitchen will be installed with new appliances, and the bathroom will be updated with a new window, sink, faucet, cabinets, etc... Lots of new updates will also be made (recessed lighting in the bedrooms, new paint where applicable, etc…). There is no parking but permit street parking is available. The washer/dryer is in the basement and is coin-operated. There is a large storage unit in the basement as well. ID: 171187534

Occupied

3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,000

Listed by GEORGlNA Zala Whittingham
Days on market: 2183
Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo in Harvard Square available NOW!!! Small pet negotiable. . 3 blocks away from Harvard Square on a tree lined street perpendicular to the Charles River. The condo is calm and serene yet very close from all that Harvard Square has to offer. It is located on the 2nd floor of a 4 story brick building. The condo is right around the corner from Harvard Square. The entire kitchen and bathroom will be remodeled by the end of August so you will have an opportunity to be the first tenant to take advantage of it! Farmhouse style kitchen will be installed with new appliances, and the bathroom will be updated with a new window, sink, faucet, cabinets, etc... Lots of new updates will also be made (recessed lighting in the bedrooms, new paint where applicable, etc…). There is no parking but permit street parking is available. The washer/dryer is in the basement and is coin-operated. There is a large storage unit in the basement as well.

Occupied

202

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,000

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Days on market: 2183
Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo in Harvard Square available Now. 3 blocks away from Harvard Square on a tree lined street perpendicular to the Charles River. The condo is calm and serene yet very close from all that Harvard Square has to offer. It is located on the 2nd floor of a 4 story brick building. The condo is right around the corner from Harvard Square. The condo is 915 square feet but feels much more spacious due to the open floor configuration. The entire kitchen and bathroom will be remodeled by the end of August so you will have an opportunity to be the first tenant to take advantage of it! Farmhouse style kitchen will be installed with new appliances, and the bathroom will be updated with a new window, sink, faucet, cabinets, etc... Lots of new updates will also be made (recessed lighting in the bedrooms, new paint where applicable, etc…). There is no parking but permit street parking is available. The washer/dryer is in the basement and is coin-operated. There is a large storage unit in the basement as well. Both Bedrooms are of an excellent size and there is an open layout Dining Room/Living Room off the kitchen. Call now!!

Occupied

#203

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,250

Listed by Henrique Duarte
Days on market: 2195
Unit Description: Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo in Harvard Square available September 1st, 2019*. 3 blocks away from Harvard Square on a tree lined street perpendicular to the Charles River. The condo is calm and serene yet very close from all that Harvard Square has to offer. It is located on the 2nd floor of a 4 story brick building. The condo is right around the corner from Harvard Square. The condo is 915 square feet but feels much more spacious due to the open floor configuration. The entire kitchen and bathroom will be remodeled by the end of August so you will have an opportunity to be the first tenant to take advantage of it! Farmhouse style kitchen will be installed with new appliances, and the bathroom will be updated with a new window, sink, faucet, cabinets, etc... Lots of new updates will also be made (recessed lighting in the bedrooms, new paint where applicable, etc…). There is no parking but permit street parking is available. The washer/dryer is in the basement and is coin-operated. There is a large storage unit in the basement as well. Both Bedrooms are of an excellent size and there is an open layout Dining Room/Living Room off the kitchen. Call now!!

Occupied

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,250

Listed by Ingemar Marshall
Days on market: 2234
Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo in Harvard Square available September 1st, 2019*. 3 blocks away from Harvard Square on a tree lined street perpendicular to the Charles River. The condo is calm and serene yet very close from all that Harvard Square has to offer. It is located on the 2nd floor of a 4 story brick building. The condo is right around the corner from Harvard Square. The condo is 915 square feet but feels much more spacious due to the open floor configuration. The entire kitchen and bathroom will be remodeled by the end of August so you will have an opportunity to be the first tenant to take advantage of it! Farmhouse style kitchen will be installed with new appliances, and the bathroom will be updated with a new window, sink, faucet, cabinets, etc... Lots of new updates will also be made (recessed lighting in the bedrooms, new paint where applicable, etc…). There is no parking but permit street parking is available. The washer/dryer is in the basement and is coin-operated. There is a large storage unit in the basement as well. ID: 171187534

Occupied

403

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,700

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Days on market: 490
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