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279 Broadway # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,500
Est. $213/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
900
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
118
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$400 Listed Sep 2, 2025 • MLS# 73424093 Copied!

About this home

Spacious and sun-filled 2-bedroom apartment in a highly sought-after location at the corner of Columbia and Broadway, featuring hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, an oversized kitchen with pantry, and expansive windows that flood the home with natural light. Convenient in-building laundry adds ease to everyday living, while lots of dining options, cafes, and shops are just steps away, along with easy access to Kendall Square, Central Square, Harvard Square, and Downtown Boston. Water/sewer included in the rent. Available for immediate move-in. Video tour is available upon request. No pets please.

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
900 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
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Roof None
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Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

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Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
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Neighborhood

279 Broadway # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.2 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.7 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.4 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Cambridgeport School
< 0.1 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3
Improved 94 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
263 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.4 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.6 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.3 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.7 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 2, 2025
$2,500
Original listing
Agent: Leavitt + Co Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 2, 2025 New Listing Added $2,500 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
118 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3
Total Price Drop
-$400

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Leavitt + Co Team
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM352833
Office MLS ID AN2383

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