Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (5,685 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
$2,906 - $10,589
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$2,906 - $10,589

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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,619 - $11,721
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Chroma
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$3,333 - $21,306
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$3,333 - $21,306

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$3,333 - $21,306
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,728 - $9,043
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Urbane at Alewife
$2,884 - $8,355
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$2,884 - $8,355

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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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One65 Main
$4,147 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,831 - $6,137
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Laurent
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$2,633 - $9,493
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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Brook
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$2,925 - $3,300
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$2,925 - $3,300

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The Brook

95 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,540 - $4,039
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$2,505 - $4,004
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,600 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Lofts at Kendall Square
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$3,390 - $5,480
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$3,390 - $5,480

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$3,390 - $5,480
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Parkside Place
$3,026 - $5,758
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$3,026 - $5,758

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Parkside Place

700 HuronCambridge, MA 02138
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Third Square
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$3,413 - $6,526
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$3,413 - $6,526

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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
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$3,365 - $6,685
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$3,365 - $6,685

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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,010 - $7,658
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Forest Court
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,622 - $3,823
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$2,622 - $3,823

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$2,622 - $3,823
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,359 - $15,057
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$3,359 - $15,057

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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard Street
$3,100 - $3,650
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$3,100 - $3,650

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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Harvard Square, Cambridge, and the greater Boston area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have younger kids when you rent. This residential area is now ranked as a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and having the best education available.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is critically important. Harvard Square is known as providing good access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has a reputation as one of our preferred high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area of town ranks as one of the best-regarded communities for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?

There are currently 1,079 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,495 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,573.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Harvard Square ranges from $1,000 to $8,992 with an average monthly rent of $3,124.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Harvard Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Harvard Square range from $1,350 to $13,663. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,818.

How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,213 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,175 to $25,618 - averaging $4,218 for the location.

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