Third Square Apartments

285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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$3,218 - $6,488 Plus Fees

Studio - 4 Beds

285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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Url: http://www.harvardhousingoffcampus.com/housing/property/third-square/jzmrrg4

Phone Number: (857) 856-8593

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Last Updated:Updated Today

1.8 miles to Harvard College

Rent Specials

Up to 1/2 a Month Free on Select Apartments! New Residents Only - Transfers Excluded. [Offer good thru May 15, 2026]

Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of Bedrooms	Number of Bathrooms	Rent Range	Square Footage	Name of Floor Plan	Unit Number
Beds	Baths	Rent	Sq. Ft.	Availability
	1 Bathroom	$3,218 - $3,441 Plus Fees	521 - 537	6/19/26
	6/19/26 $3,218 - $3,441 Plus Fees	521 - 537Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	645	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	645Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	705	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	705Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	521	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	521Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	535	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	535Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	549	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	549Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	634	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	634Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,573 - $3,770 Plus Fees	696 - 750	Available Now
	Available Now $3,573 - $3,770 Plus Fees	696 - 750Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,576 Plus Fees	727	6/23/26
	6/23/26 $3,576 Plus Fees	727Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,682 Plus Fees	672 - 696	Available Now
	Available Now $3,682 Plus Fees	672 - 696Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,695 Plus Fees	772 - 792	Available Now
	Available Now $3,695 Plus Fees	772 - 792Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,727 Plus Fees	676	7/3/26
	7/3/26 $3,727 Plus Fees	676Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,744 Plus Fees	713	5/22/26
	5/22/26 $3,744 Plus Fees	713Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,745 Plus Fees	718	5/15/26
	5/15/26 $3,745 Plus Fees	718Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,748 Plus Fees	728	7/8/26
	7/8/26 $3,748 Plus Fees	728Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	$3,861 Plus Fees	760	7/10/26
	7/10/26 $3,861 Plus Fees	760Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	672	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	672Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	765	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	765Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	792	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	792Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	810	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	810Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	842	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	842Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	854	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	854Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	862	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	862Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	872	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	872Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	907	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	907Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	934	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	934Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	993	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	993Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	1,028	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,028Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	712	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	712Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	713	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	713Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	714	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	714Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	716	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	716Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	717	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	717Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	747	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	747Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	748	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	748Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	750	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	750Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	751	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	751Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	772	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	772Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	884	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	884Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	884	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	884Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	750	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	750Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	792	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	792Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	771	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	771Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	908	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	908Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	932	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	932Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,171	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,171Sq. Ft.
	1 Bathroom	Call for Rent	993	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	993Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	$5,078 - $5,188 Plus Fees	1,073	7/4/26	New
	7/4/26 $5,078 - $5,188 Plus Fees	1,073Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	$5,145 Plus Fees	1,106	7/31/26	New
	7/31/26 $5,145 Plus Fees	1,106Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	$5,291 Plus Fees	1,077 - 1,100	6/5/26
	6/5/26 $5,291 Plus Fees	1,077 - 1,100Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	$5,518 Plus Fees	1,069	6/25/26
	6/25/26 $5,518 Plus Fees	1,069Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,159	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,159Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,164	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,164Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,231	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,231Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,239	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,239Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,274	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,274Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,295	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,295Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,369	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,369Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,385	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,385Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,424	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,424Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,495	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,495Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,529	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,529Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,551	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,551Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,605	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,605Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,605	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,605Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,797	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,797Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,809	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,809Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,001	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,001Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,005	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,005Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,086	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,086Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,096	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,096Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,098	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,098Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,099	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,099Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,100	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,100Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,107	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,107Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,113	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,113Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,125	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,125Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,172	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,172Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,175	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,175Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,201	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,201Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,204	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,204Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,204	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,204Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,214	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,214Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,226	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,226Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,229	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,229Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,605	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,605Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,529	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,529Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,529	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,529Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,229	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,229Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,325	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,325Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,355	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,355Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,384	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,384Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,385	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,385Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,480	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,480Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,490	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,490Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,500	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,500Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,650	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,650Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,651	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,651Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,801	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,801Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,500	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,500Sq. Ft.
	3 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,817	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,817Sq. Ft.
	3 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,817	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,817Sq. Ft.
	3 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	1,844	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	1,844Sq. Ft.
	3 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	2,018	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	2,018Sq. Ft.
	2 Bathrooms	Call for Rent	2,208	Not Available
	Not AvailableCall for Rent	2,208Sq. Ft.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Utilities & Essentials

Utility - Electric
Usage-Based / mo
Utility - Gas
Usage-Based / mo
Utility - Water
Usage-Based / mo
Utility - Sewer
Usage-Based / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

Resident Access Keys/Cards/Locks/Remotes Fee
$18
Security Deposit - Refundable
$1,000

Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Convenient For

Undergraduates
Graduate Students
Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

Flexible/Other lease

Apartment Description

Utilities are included at Third Square Apartments, Kendall Square's premier property located in Cambridge. Convenient to public transportation and two blocks from the MIT/Kendall Square T stop, these newly renovated homes include stunning... countertops, washer and dryer and outstanding courtyard views. Residents have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, 24-hour concierge, 2,200 square foot fitness center, media room, resident lounge with bar and underground parking garage. Close proximity to the Charles River, the Esplanade, Harvard University and MIT. Easy access to Memorial Drive, Storrow Drive, I-93, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. And now you can breathe easy because this community is smoke-free.

Office Hours

Sunday	CLOSED
Monday	9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM–5:00 PM

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Contact

Equity Residential

Amenities

Unit Features

Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Extra Storage
High-Speed Internet Available
Microwave
Refrigerator
Storage for Additional Cost
Storage Space Included

Community Features

Business Center
Clubhouse
Community Lounge
Concierge/Front Desk
Elevator
Fitness Room
Full-time Maintenance Staff
Manager on Site
Pool
Property Manager On-Site

Laundry

Laundry Access
Laundry Room in Community
Washer/Dryer Hookups
Washer/Dryer in Unit

Unique Features

Controlled Access
Courtyard
Hardwood Floors In Select Homes
Smoke Free Living
Virtual Tours Available

Eat & Drink

Groceries

Coffee

Banks

Shopping

Fitness

Points of Interest

Security

Controlled Access

Shopping Centers

Cambridgeside	Walk: 12 min	Distance: 0.7 mi
Twin City Plaza	Walk: 18 min	Distance: 0.9 mi
Residences at University Park	Walk: 23 min	Distance: 1.2 mi

Transit / Subway

Kendall Station	Walk: 6 min	Distance: 0.3 mi
Lechmere Station	Walk: 13 min	Distance: 0.7 mi
Charles/Mgh Station	Walk: 19 min	Distance: 1.0 mi
North Station	Walk: 28 min	Distance: 1.5 mi
Back Bay Station	Walk: 40 min	Distance: 2.1 mi
Community College Station	Walk: 24 min	Distance: 1.2 mi
Ruggles Station	Walk: 49 min	Distance: 2.6 mi
Science Park Station	Walk: 22 min	Distance: 1.2 mi
South Station	Walk: 41 min	Distance: 2.2 mi
Yawkey	Walk: 38 min	Distance: 2.0 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive: 11 min	Distance: 4.8 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

MIT	Walk: 15 min	Distance: 0.8 mi
Suffolk University	Walk: 31 min	Distance: 1.6 mi
Berklee College of Music	Walk: 33 min	Distance: 1.7 mi
Bunker Hill Community College	Walk: 28 min	Distance: 1.5 mi

Parks and Recreation

Museum of Science	Walk: 19 min	Distance: 1.0 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Walk: 29 min	Distance: 1.5 mi
Boston Public Garden	Walk: 27 min	Distance: 1.4 mi
Charles River Reservation	Walk: 36 min	Distance: 1.9 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Walk: 32 min	Distance: 1.7 mi

Schools

Kennedy-Longfellow

Grades PK-5

Public

Out of 10

Advent School

Grades PK-5

Private

Out of 10

Community Charter School of Cambridge

Grades 6-12

Public

Out of 10

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

Out of 10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

Out of 10

Cambridge Street Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

Out of 10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Grades 9-12

Public

Out of 10

The Newman School

Grades 6-12

Private

Out of 10

GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability

100/ 100

Exceptionally friendly

Transit

90/ 100

Exceptionally friendly

Bikeability

100/ 100

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(857) 856-8593

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Third Square Apartments

Rent Specials

Fees and Policies

Utilities & Essentials

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

Dogs

Cats

Storage Unit

Other Storage Fees

Convenient For

Lease Terms

Apartment Description

Office Hours

Contact

Amenities

Unit Features

Community Features

Laundry

Unique Features

Security

Shopping Centers

Transit / Subway

Airports

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Parks and Recreation

Schools

Ratings

Exceptionally friendly

Exceptionally friendly

Exceptionally friendly

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(857) 856-8593