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No Broker Fee

Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $2,850 1 2 Residents 8/1/25
8/1/25 $2,850 1Sq. Ft.
1 Bathroom $2,995 1 2 Residents 9/1/25
9/1/25 $2,995 1Sq. Ft.
1 Bathroom $3,550 1 2 Residents Available Now
Available Now $3,550 1Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • Agent/Broker Listing
  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
Water/SewerIncluded

Apartment Description

No Broker Fee Modern 1-Bedroom with Central A/C in the Heart of Harvard Square – Stylish

Live in the center of it all at 26 JFK Street — a beautifully updated 1-bedroom apartment located very close to Harvard Yard, the Red Line, and the vibrant...
shops and cafes of Harvard Square.

This bright and modern unit is situated on the second floor of a charming building and features central A/C, hardwood floors, and a sleek open layout. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and custom cabinetry. The spacious bedroom includes generous closet space, while the living area has a lot of natural light — perfect for relaxing or working from home.

Enjoy the convenience of being in one of Cambridge’s most walkable and historic neighborhoods, with Harvard University directly across the street and public transit just around the corner.

Key Features:

Modern 1-bedroom with updated finishes
Central A/C for year-round comfort
Stainless steel appliances and stone countertops
Hardwood floors throughout
Two-floor walk-up in well-maintained building
Located directly in Harvard Square near Red Line, Harvard Yard, shops, and dining
Professionally managed

Available now. Ideal for graduate students, researchers, or professionals seeking a stylish and centrally located home.

Don’t miss this opportunity — schedule a showing today and experience Harvard Square living at its best!

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

East Coast Realty

Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Microwave

Laundry

  • Laundry Room in Community

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Considered

  • Fee Not Specified

Matterport 3D Tours

  • 1 BD / 1 BA - #2
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Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Intercom

Shopping Centers

Harvard SquareDrive: 1 min (0.3 mi)
Galleria At Harvard SquareWalk: 1 min (0.1 mi)
330-340 River StreetWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 10 min (4.4 mi)

Transit / Subway

Harvard Square StationWalk: 1 min (0.1 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Central Square StationWalk: 20 min (1.0 mi)
Porter Square StationWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Union SquareWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Babcock Street StationWalk: 43 min (2.2 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 47 min (2.4 mi)
Ruggles StationWalk: 67 min (3.5 mi)
Back Bay StationDrive: 11 min (4.7 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 13 min (7.5 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 15 min (6.8 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Harvard UniversityWalk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Cambridge CollegeWalk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Lesley University, PorterWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Coit ObservatoryWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)

Schools

Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Graham and Parks
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
Gardner Pilot Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Cambridgeport
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

98

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

79

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

98

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Busy

67

Soundscore

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy