24 Highland Ave # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Harvard Square
$3,254/mo
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
900
Sq Ft
99,999
Lot Sq Ft
20
Days on Market
For Rent Listed Aug 14, 2026 • MLS# 73563887 Copied! • Updated Aug 18, 2026

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About this home

Wonderful, Large 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse style apartment for rent. September 1st move in. Heat and hot water included. A+ Location in Cambridge - close to Central Square and Harvard Square. Highland Ave in Cambridge - one of Cambridge's most sought after streets! Apartment features: 2 decks, 1.5 Bathrooms, Dishwasher, 2 Built in AC units, Awesome duplex layout, Ample closet space. Not a basement unit at all - raised 1st and 2nd floors. Laundry in building. Cat OK with $25 additional per month pet rent per cat **Advertised rent is net effective of 1 month free on a 12 month lease - monthly rent is $3,550** Some photos may have been digitally enhanced or decluttered. Will not last!

Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Rent
Aug 14, 2026
$3,254
Original listing
Agent: Patrick Gray Office: Metro Realty Corp.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 900 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer
Security Deposit $3,550
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

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

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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
0.4 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.6 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.9 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.2 mi | #116 of 825 | Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.8 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.0 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.8 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.1 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

24 Highland Ave # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patrick Gray
Listing Office Metro Realty Corp.
Office Phone 617-232-2255
Agent MLS ID CN226232
Office MLS ID BB1465
Listing Data Updated Aug 18, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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