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Third Square Apartments

285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$3,250 - $9,236Studio - 4 1 - 3

Rent Specials

Move in by 6/30 and receive 1/2 month free on a 12 month lease! [Offer good thru Jun 30, 2025]

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio - 521

$3,250 - $4,805
Studio, 1 Bath
521 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 27
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-738
$3,251
521
6/27/25
N-333
$3,250
521
9/6/25

Studio (North) - 521

$3,381 - $4,980
Studio, 1 Bath
521 - 537 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-541
$3,381
537
7/15/25
N-340
$3,425
537
8/15/25

1 Bed Loft (North) - 854

$4,230 - $5,640
1 Bed, 1 Bath
854 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 9
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-720
$4,250
854
7/9/25
N-726
$4,255
854
7/18/25
N-728
$4,230
854
7/29/25

1 Bed (South) - 696

$3,835 - $5,190
1 Bed, 1 Bath
696 - 720 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-420
$3,835
718
Now
S-810
$3,945
720
7/11/25
S-819
$3,840
699
8/2/25

1 Bed (South) - 810

$3,740 - $5,090
1 Bed, 1 Bath
810 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 2
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-419
$3,825
810
7/2/25
S-319
$3,740
810
7/17/25

1 Bed Bay Window (North) - 747

$3,919 - $5,274
1 Bed, 1 Bath
747 - 752 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-425
$3,919
752
7/4/25
N-627
$4,009
747
8/25/25

1 Bed (South) - 751

$3,933 - $5,380
1 Bed, 1 Bath
751 - 780 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 19
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-101
$3,933
780
8/19/25
S-808
$4,110
780
8/29/25

1 Bed (North) - 672 No Balcony

$3,968 - $5,358
1 Bed, 1 Bath
672 - 717 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-803
$3,968
717
Now

1 Bed (South) - 934

$4,110 - $5,375
1 Bed, 1 Bath
934 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 28
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-805
$4,110
934
6/28/25

1 Bed (North)- 714

$3,891 - $5,191
1 Bed, 1 Bath
714 - 717 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-703
$3,891
717
7/4/25

1 Bed (North)- 717

$3,688 - $4,983
1 Bed, 1 Bath
717 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-601
$3,688
717
7/15/25

1 Bed (North)- 760

$3,896 - $5,191
1 Bed, 1 Bath
760 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-430
$3,896
760
7/15/25

1 Bed (North) - 932

$3,808 - $5,073
1 Bed, 1 Bath
932 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 24
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-132
$3,808
932
7/24/25

1 Bed (South) - 750

$3,758 - $5,013
1 Bed, 1 Bath
750 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 25
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-102
$3,758
750
7/25/25

2 Bed (South) - 1125

$4,785 - $6,478
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,125 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-104
$4,818
1,125
Now
S-208
$4,785
1,125
9/5/25

2 Bed (South) - 1214

$5,145 - $6,830
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,214 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-506
$5,170
1,214
Now
S-306
$5,145
1,214
6/20/25

2 Bed (North)- 1077

$5,271 - $6,808
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,077 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-139
$5,271
1,077
8/15/25
N-638
$5,383
1,077
9/11/25

2 Bed (North)- 1355

$5,974 - $7,754
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,355 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-304
$5,974
1,355
Now

2 Bed (South) - 1164

$5,070 - $6,740
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,164 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 24
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-310
$5,070
1,164
6/24/25

2 Bed (North)- 1175

$5,285 - $7,065
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,175 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 2
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-306
$5,285
1,175
7/2/25

2 Bed with Office (South) - 1495

$5,535 - $7,215
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,495 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 9
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-806
$5,535
1,495
7/9/25

2 Bed (North)- 1073

$5,218 - $6,753
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,073 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-621
$5,218
1,073
8/1/25

2 Bed (North)- 1385 Unit 205-405

$5,903 - $7,523
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,385 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-305
$5,903
1,385
8/14/25

2 Bed (North)- 1098

$5,276 - $6,731
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,098 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 26
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-122
$5,276
1,098
8/26/25

2 Bed Bay Windows (North) - 1099

$5,178 - $6,603
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,099 - 1,113 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 12
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-218
$5,178
1,113
9/12/25

2 Bed (South) - 1229

$5,460 - $7,140
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,229 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
S-816
$5,460
1,229
10/4/25

3 Bed (North) - 1500

$7,256 - $9,236
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,500 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
N-224
$7,256
1,500
8/7/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • Flexible terms

Property Information

  • Built in 2008
  • 292 units / 8 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $50
  • One Time Fee
    $0
  • Pet Deposit
    $250
  • Pet Limit
    3

Restrictions

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Dogs Allowed

  • Monthly Pet Rent
    $85
  • One Time Fee
    $0
  • Pet Deposit
    $250
  • Pet Limit
    3

Restrictions

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Property Highlights

  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Smoke Free Living
  • Hardwood Floors In Select Homes
  • Virtual Tours Available

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Microwave
  • Recreation Room
  • Refrigerator
  • Storage Units
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Concierge
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge

Map of Third Square

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise94 / 100

Transit Score ®

Excellent Transit80 / 100

Bike Score ®

Biker's Paradise98 / 100

Soundscore

Active70 / 100

Transit

2 min Drive
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
North Station
4 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Back Bay
9 min Drive
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
10 min Drive
Logan International

Moving to Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Third Square Apartments proximity to Cambridgeside Galleria, Twin City Plaza, and Residences at University Park. Cambridgeside Galleria is 1 mile away, and Twin City Plaza is within an 18 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, Third Square Apartments has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.3 miles. Transit options include Kendall/Mit and Lechmere.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Third Square Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston Public Garden, and Boston African American National Historic Site.

Airports

Living in Kendall Square provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 11 minutes from Third Square Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

5 rating

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

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Advent School

Grades PK-6

Private

2 rating

Kennedy-Longfellow

Grades PK-5

Public

4 rating

Cambridge Street Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

8 rating

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Grades 6-8

Public

6 rating

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Grades 9-12

Public

6 rating

Community Charter School of Cambridge

Grades 6-12

Charter

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Farr James F

Grades 7-12

Private

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The Newman School

Grades 7-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

MIT

Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi)

Suffolk University

Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi)

Berklee College of Music

Drive: 6 min (2.1 mi)

Bunker Hill Community College

Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)

About Third Square Apartments

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.

Third Square Apartments is an apartment community

Equity Residential

Contact

Property Address:
285 3rd St,
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone Number: (781) 678-8593
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Third Square

4.9

5 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

4/26/23

Home Sweet Home!

We moved in last summer and immediately it felt like home!! We LOVE living here so much!
We moved from out of state (which was stressful), but Julia in the leasing office was amazing! She quickly answered all my questions and sent me as many pictures and videos as requested.
The staff (everyone from the leasing office, concierge desk, and maintenance) are THE BEST in the business! So polite and incredibly helpful, all the time!
Third Square is immaculate, the location (Kendall Square) is...
perfect, having the parking garage in the same building, and our own Third Square dog park are also what we love about living here!

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3/11/23

READ THE FINE PRINT

READ THE FINE PRINT when signing a lease!!!! If you have even the slightest doubt that you may not be there for the entire year, STAY AS FAR AWAY as you can! Your rent will jump in cost (not by $10's & $20's, but by $100's) when you receive your statement monthly. They will tell you that you have to give a 60 day notice and there will be no repercussions, but it is quite the opposite. Your rent will jump in cost when you receive your statement monthly and vary. We hit a personal tragedy with our... family, gave our notice and paid until we left. I was told that they would make an effort to rent out my unit as a top priority, and 4 months later, it still has not been rented. And they are STILL BILLING ME! Now I am showing a bill for $31,000! Please do not make the same mistake that we did, and do not take anybody at face value. Do yourself the favor and rent from a smaller agency that has a heart and not this company. I was told that they would make an effort to rent out my unit a top priority, and 4 months later, it still has not been rented and they are STILL BILLING ME. This event has completely destroyed my credit score. Yes, the building is attractive, but I promise, it is not worth the risk. This company gives an entirely new meaning to the word 'heartless.'

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2/25/19

NOT a Smoke-Free Building! - Do not move here with a family or young child

Residents repeatedly smoke cannabis in the stairwells, and the odor permeates nearby condos for 3-4 floors due to the duct system. It’s so potent that concierge staff and leasing agents both agreed it was a potent cannabis smell 30 yards away from the stairwell. Living here with an infant is terrible. It smells in our kitchen, living room, and nursery. I have pictures of 4-5 burnt cannabis blunts carelessly discarded on our stairwell this Saturday (23 Feb) and more on Sunday (24 Feb).

We've...
repeatedly contacted the staff who came and taped over an air duct in our nursery. While the leasing staff are polite, they have failed to address this issue. Tonight, the Cambridge Police were consulted when the concierge on staff caught the resident in a chase down the hallway that startled many residents on the floor. Based on management’s lack of impact in the past, I’m doubtful anything will change, but I truly hope Equity will terminate the tenant’s lease because this is a leasing violation. While legal to smoke cannabis in Massachusetts, this is supposed to be a smoke-free building.

Bottomline: Be prepared for strong cannabis smoke permeating your apartment on a routine basis. If that’s not a problem for you, it’s a good apartment complex with nice amenities.

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8/18/15

Great Place to live

Our apartment is beautiful and modern. It is a 5 minute commute into the city via public transportation on the best train line in Boston (Red Line). The building also has a number of benefits such as a gym, a pool, a movie room, a party room and grills outside for cooking in the summer.

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8/17/15

Third Square Apartments

Wonderful apartment with a lot of great amenities such as grills for cooking, an indoor swimming pool, multiple gyms, party rooms and a movie theater. The building is also located near public transportation and is very close to downtown Boston.

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