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379 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA|Mid-Cambridge

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Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

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Lease terms12+ months

About 379 Harvard St

HomeApartments in CambridgeMid-Cambridge 379 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

ZMP106091303 - Available: Now.... 1 Bed 1 Bath apartment for rent on Harvard St. in Cambridge, MA 02138. This apartment is available for move-in Now. Please call/txt for more infromation or to schedule a viewing. Thank you. (((VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE)))


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 379 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.7 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 4.3 miles from public transportation

Address details

NeighborhoodMid-Cambridge
Zip code02138
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Mid-Cambridge

1-bedroom apartments at 379 Harvard St cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,953
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$3,033
October 2025$3,027
November 2025$3,000
December 2025$2,989
January 2026$3,005
February 2026$3,051
March 2026$3,131
April 2026$3,144
May 2026$3,155
June 2026$3,100
July 2026$3,075
August 2026$3,118
September 2026$3,155
October 2026$3,222
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Mid-Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,651
December 2024$2,677
January 2025$2,700
February 2025$2,731
March 2025$2,747
April 2025$2,757
May 2025$2,800
June 2025$2,783
July 2025$2,799
August 2025$2,799
September 2025$2,810
October 2025$2,878
November 2025$2,800
December 2025$2,800
January 2026$2,865
February 2026$2,846
March 2026$2,834
April 2026$2,900
May 2026$3,000
June 2026$2,910
July 2026$2,845
August 2026$2,800
September 2026$2,798
October 2026$2,800

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

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 379 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA.
2 Beds, 1 Bath6 months ago$3,1002 bed1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath7 months ago$3,2001 bed1 bath
2 Beds, 1 Bath8 months ago$3,2002 bed1 bath
1 Bed, 1 Bath8 months ago$3,2001 bed1 bath
9 months ago$3,2002 bed1 bath
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2 Beds, 1 Bath9 months ago$3,2002 bed1 bath
2 Beds, 1 Bath9 months ago$3,2002 bed1 bath
2 Beds, 1 Bath10 months ago$2,9002 bed1 bath

Schools near 379 Harvard St

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

Maria L. Baldwin School

85 oxford st

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Cambridgeport School

89 elm st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A-

Fletcher-Maynard Academy

225 windsor st

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Green oasis
A botanical paradise blooming with foliage.

Getting around Cambridge near 379 Harvard St

Walking

10/10
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

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 379 Harvard St, Cambridge

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

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

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of 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 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

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

Other units at this address

379 Harvard St Cambridge, MA

Occupied

3

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,800

Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 357
Harvard Square 2 bedroom in a 4 unit building. Renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors, dishwasher and coin-op laundry on site. 5 minute walk to Harvard Sq. (Reference #175154)

Occupied

1

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 250
Harvard Square 2 bedroom in a 4 unit building. Renovated open concept kitchen with dishwasher and granite countertops. Hardwood floors, laundry on site. Only a 5 minute walk to Harvard Sq! Great location! (Reference #176697)

Occupied

2

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2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 603
Harvard Square 2 bedroom in a 4 unit building. Hardwood floors, dishwasher and coin-op laundry on site. 5 minute walk to Harvard Sq. ***MODEL PHOTOS*** (Reference #174955)

Occupied

5

Our team has verified this company

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,300

Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 840
TOP FLOOR Harvard Square 2 bedroom in a 4 unit building. Renovated open concept kitchen with dishwasher and granite countertops. Hardwood floors, amazing deck, and laundry on site. Only a 5 minute walk to Harvard Sq! Great location!

Occupied

B2

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,000

Listed by Brian Colarusso
Days on market: 3139
Gut reno 1 bed/1 bth, central a/c, new s/s appl, disw, laundry, Nov 15 Lovely garden level 1 bed/1 bath apartment in a multi-family house close to Harvard Square. This gut renovated unit features central a/c, gas heating, gleaming hardwood floor throughout, high ceilings. Bedrooms with tons of closet space, open floor plan living/ kitchen. Kitchen with new s/s appliances, electric stove and dishwasher. Coin-op laundry in adjacent building. Parking: For Rent , Outdoor , $150 / Month MOVE IN COSTS Broker Fee: $1,000.00 First Month: $2,000.00 Key Deposit: $50.00 Last Month: $2,000.00 Security: $2,000.00 ID: 88103547

Occupied

383

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,300

Listed by Val Temin
Days on market: 1435
Spacious 1 bedroom apartment right in Harvard Square. Hardwood flooring through out the apartment and nice high ceilings. Easy access to the Red Line. Big windows for plenty of natural lighting. Heat and hot water included. 1 months broker fee. Call now! Bus: 70 Western Ave @ Howard St (0.51 mi) Bus: 47 Green St @ Magazine St (0.66 mi) Bus: 83 Broadway @ Felton St (0.15 mi) Bus: 91 Western Ave @ Green St (0.62 mi) Subway: Red Line Harvard (0.30 mi) Bus: 1 Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St (0.10 mi) Bus: 68 Quincy St @ Harvard St (0.10 mi) Bus: 86 Quincy St @ Kirkland St (0.32 mi) Bus: 66 Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate (0.35 mi) Bus: 69 Quincy St @ Harvard St (0.10 mi) Bus: 72/75 Harvard (0.30 mi) Bus: 96 Harvard (0.30 mi) Bus: 73 Harvard (0.30 mi) Bus: 71 Mt Auburn St @ University Rd (0.47 mi) Bus: Red Line Shuttle Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St (0.36 mi) Bus: 75 Waterhouse St @ Massachusetts Ave (0.55 mi) Bus: 77 Massachusetts Ave opp Waterhouse St (0.53 mi)

Occupied

3

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,700

Listed by Laura Caparelliotis
Days on market: 2309
Awesome second floor 1.5 bed/1 bath apartment in a multi-family house close to Harvard Square. (could be a two bed but small) AVAILABLE 8/1 ONLY PAY 1/2 BROKER FEE This gut renovated unit features central a/c, brand new efficient electric heating, gleaming hardwood floor throughout, high ceilings. Bedrooms with tons of closet space, open floor plan living/ kitchen. Kitchen with new s/s appliances, electric stove, and dishwasher. Coin-op laundry in an adjacent building. No pets, sorry!

Occupied

1

2 Beds

– Baths

$2,050

Listed by Boston Pads
Days on market: 2211
This nice 2 Bed Bath place in the CAMBRIDGE - HARVARD SQUARE area is available for Now. Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at the time the information was obtained. We are pledged to this letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. ListingID = 98094

Occupied

379-3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,050

Listed by Dean Forbes
Days on market: 2236
Spacious Harvard Sq area two bedroom apartment featuring hardwood floors, mini split A/C, renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and disposal. Short walk to Harvard Sq area amenities. Great location. Call/txt 6178213686 for a viewing.

Occupied

03

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,700

Listed by D&R Realty
Days on market: 2328
Cambridge 2 BR This beautiful apartment is a 2 bedroom is located near Central Square and is available August 1st. The apartment features hardwood floors throughout, kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, and a dishwasher. Parking available for rent. Laundry is on-site. Available August 1st Utilities separate

Occupied

379-2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,700

Listed by Dean Forbes
Days on market: 2697
Spacious Harvard Sq area two bedroom apartment featuring hardwood floors, mini split A/C, renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and disposal. Short walk to Harvard Sq area amenities. Great location. Call/txt 6178213686 for a viewing.

Occupied

2BRS

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,700

Listed by Ingemar Marshall
Days on market: 2667
2 bedroom unit on the second floor of a professionally managed building, just minutes away from Harvard Yard. High ceilings with recessed lighting, and hardwood flooring throughout. Kitchen features granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Plenty of closet space. with laundry in building and off-street parking for rent based on availability. Perfectly located just three blocks from Harvard Yard, with easy access to the Red Line, Central Square, Harvard University, and MIT. ID: 94867117

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,800

Listed by Michael Wilson-Pierce
Days on market: 3160
Completely renovated first floor 2 bedroom unit minutes away from Harvard Yard. High ceiling with recessed lighting, brand new hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops and subway tile backspash, brand new stainless steel appliances. Laundry access available through building next door. Available now. Landlord paying half landlord fee.

Occupied

4

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,100

Listed by Anton Sventsitski
Days on market: 3149
Fantastic gut renovated 2bd apartment minutes away from Harvard Sq! Spacious and modern. Kitchen offers granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. High ceilings with recessed lighting and hardwood floors throughout. Bedrooms are spacious and offer great closet space. Lots of natural light. Laundry available next door. Available now. Landlord pays half broker fee!

Occupied

7

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,100

Listed by Michael Wilson-Pierce
Days on market: 3159
3rd floor unit, everything brand new! Hardwood floors throughout, recessed lighting, plenty of natural light. Kitchen offers granite counters and stainless steel appliances. This unit also offers an extra large private patio that is located right off the kitchen through sliding glass doors, perfect for lounging and grilling in the warmer months. Laundry available next door. Landlord paying half broker fee. Available now!

Occupied

01

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed by Justin Giuliano
Days on market: 249
No Brokers Fee No Application Fees! This 2-bed has a private entrance too!! Welcome to 379 Harvard St, Cambridge, perfectly located just moments from Harvard University. If you re looking to live in the heart of one of the most vibrant and intellectually rich neighborhoods in the country, this is it. Enjoy unbeatable access to Harvard Square, local caf s, bookstores, restaurants, and convenient public transit. The units have been fully renovated with brand new kitchens and updated bathrooms, offering a clean, modern feel throughout. You ll also enjoy AC for comfortable summers, available parking for rent ($250), and on-site maintenance staff for fast and reliable service. Renovated finishes, prime Cambridge location, and professional management, this is a rare opportunity to live steps from Harvard in style and comfort. Listed square footage is a rough estimate.

Occupied

02

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed by Justin Giuliano
Days on market: 600

Occupied

1T

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed by Cambridge Realty
Days on market: 249
Available for 6/1: Updated first floor 2 bedroom unit minutes away from Harvard Yard. High ceiling with recessed lighting, brand new hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops and subway tile backspash, brand new stainless steel appliances. Laundry access available through building next door. Available June 1st Laundry in basement and off-street parking for rent, subject to availability (inquire for details). Perfectly located just three blocks from Harvard Yard, with easy access to the Red Line, Central Square, Harvard University, and MIT. Call to schedule a showing today! Fee Disclosure: Last Month Rent: $3,200 First Month Rent: $3,200 Security Deposit: $3,200 Lock Key Fee: $100

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