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  • Third Square

    285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

    • Special offer! [Offer good thru Aug 31, 2025]

      Applies to select units

    Apartment building
    Studio-3 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Air conditioning available
    In-unit dryer

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    $3,256+·Studio, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    549$3,256Now
    $3,381+·Studio, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    537$3,38110/18/2025
    No floorplan available
    $3,690+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    718$3,690Now
    699$3,730Now
    720$3,7509/23/2025
    $3,723+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    862$3,72310/4/2025
    $3,894+·1 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    753$3,894Now
    747$3,92710/2/2025

    What's special

    Swimming pool
    Cool down on hot days
    This building features access to a pool. Only 11% of buildings in Cambridge have this amenity.
    Heated indoor swimming poolGranite countersNewly renovated homesOutstanding courtyard viewsSwimming pool
    Spacious, newly renovated homes with utilities included, granite counters, swimming pool, fitness center, and 24-hour coniege, located just two blocks from the MIT/Kendall Square T stop. 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

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:10 am - 6 pm
    Sat:10 am - 5 pm
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Fitness Center
    • Lounge: TV Lounge
    • Recreation Room: Rec Room
    Other
    • Laundry: In Unit
    • Swimming Pool
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator
    • On-Site Maintenance
    • On-Site Management
    • Package Service
    • Storage Space
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    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Microwave Oven: Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    • Washer/Dryer Hookups: WD Hookup
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioning
    Internet/Satellite
    • Cable TV Ready: Cable
    • High-speed Internet Ready: High Speed Internet
    Other
    • Courtyard
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Large Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • Flexible terms
    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 3 pet max
    • $250 pet deposit
    • $50 monthly pet fee
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • 3 pet max
    • $250 pet deposit
    • $85 monthly pet fee
    Parking
    • Garage

    Special Features

    • Free Weights

    Neighborhood: East Cambridge

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    95 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    81 / 100
    Excellent Transit
    97 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Cambridge

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,500.

    Average rent

    $3,500

    Month-over-month

    -$100

    Year-over-year

    -$20

    Available rentals

    2,389

    Cambridge, MA Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Third Square?

    Third Square has a walk score of 95, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of Third Square?

    Third Square has a transit score of 81, it has excellent transit.

    What schools are assigned to Third Square?

    The schools assigned to Third Square include Kennedy-Longfellow School, Vassal Lane Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

    Does Third Square have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, Third Square has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units and washer/dryer hookups available.

    What neighborhood is Third Square in?

    Third Square is in the East Cambridge neighborhood in Cambridge, MA.

    What are Third Square's policies on pets?

    A maximum of 3 cats are allowed per unit. To have a cat at Third Square there is a required deposit of $250. This building has monthly fee of $50 for cats. A maximum of 3 dogs are allowed per unit. To have a dog at Third Square there is a required deposit of $250. This building has monthly fee of $85 for dogs.

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