21 Highland Ave

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Studio-2 beds

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Unit 5 1 bd, 1 ba	999	Now	$3,550

What's special

Tons of closet spaceOne off-street parking space

This spacious duplex, 2 bed/1.5 bath apartment is perfectly situated between Central Square and Harvard Square, offering both comfort and convenience. TONS of closet space! Heat, hot water, and one off-street parking space are included. Fee Disclosures - First Month Rent: $3,550 Last Month Rent: $3,550 Security Deposit: $3,550 Cat Rent: $25/Cat Monthly Electric Bill 12 mo

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Dishwasher

Freezer

Microwave oven

Oven

Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet

Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Walker's Paradise

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Excellent Transit

Bike Score^®

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Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools in Cambridge

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Grades PK-5 • 0.2 miles

9/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

10/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Grades 6-8 • 0.6 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

8/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

7/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Historic Area
Harvard’s historic buildings and nearby Cambridge Common give Mid-Cambridge a strong sense of place.
Dining Scene
Restaurants and cafés along Massachusetts Avenue and near Central Square offer plenty of local dining options.
Transit Access
Buses and the Red Line provide connections to other parts of Cambridge and Boston.
Walkable Streets
Residential blocks and commercial corridors make it easy to reach many everyday destinations on foot.

Mid-Cambridge sits between Harvard Square and Central Square, with a mix of residential streets and lively commercial corridors. Its urban New England setting brings four distinct seasons, from leafy, warm summers to cold, snowy winters. Cambridge Common and the Cambridge Public Library offer nearby open space and reading rooms, while Harvard’s historic buildings and museums add a strong cultural presence. Massachusetts Avenue and the streets around Central Square have cafés, restaurants, shops, live music and nightlife; smaller local businesses are woven into the neighborhood. Walking and biking are practical for everyday trips, and buses and the Red Line connect the area with other parts of Cambridge and Boston. For the Mid-Cambridge neighborhood, the median rent is $2,900 per month, with a typical range of $300 to $12,500.