50 Follen St # 416, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$3,500
$3,200/mo
1
Beds
1
Baths
690
Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
41
Days on Market
For Rent Price Drop -$300 Listed Jul 10, 2026 • MLS# 73547909 Copied! • Updated Aug 17, 2026

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About this home

Sunny 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Harvard Square facing the Cambridge Common and Follen St. Spacious layout! The unit has been recently painted and features refurbished hardwood floor throughout, large living room, eat-in kitchen featuring a gas stove, dishwasher with abundant cabinet space, a spacious bedroom. The bedroom can comfortably fit queen or king size bed and still has enough space for an office nook. Professionally managed building has an onsite superintendent with elevator, and lobby level common coin-op laundry. Enjoy being moments from all the boutique shops and eateries that make Harvard Square so unique and desirable. Close proximity to the Harvard Square red line MBTA, several bus routes, Cambridge Commons, and Harvard University. Heat and hot water included, tenants responsible for all other utilities. This unit is available September 1st.

Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
8.6%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Back On Market
Aug 17, 2026
Active
Lease Pending
Aug 17, 2026
Lease pending
Price Reduced
Aug 4, 2026
$3,200 $200 (-5.88%)
From $3,400 to $3,200 (-5.9%)
Price Reduced
Jul 20, 2026
$3,400 $100 (-2.86%)
From $3,500 to $3,400 (-2.9%)
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Listed for Rent
Jul 10, 2026
$3,500
Original listing
Agent: Miroslava Fitkova Office: Fitkova Realty Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 690 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(12mos),Term of Rental(12 Mon)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water
Security Deposit $3,200
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features Elevator
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

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 416
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 38 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
690 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Elevator
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.1 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
A
Amigos School
1.2 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.3 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.8 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
1.0 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.6 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
1.9 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.0 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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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

50 Follen St # 416, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Miroslava Fitkova
Listing Office Fitkova Realty Group
Office Phone 617-921-9952
Agent MLS ID BB804213
Office MLS ID BB3382
Listing Data Updated Aug 17, 2026 11:48 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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