1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,470 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
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$3,174 - $8,438

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Base Rent$2,906 - $14,028

Total Monthly Price$2,906 - $14,028
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
$3,146 - $3,722

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Base Rent$2,938 - $9,055

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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,888 - $6,372

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Base Rent$2,737 - $7,710

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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Chroma
$3,589 - $3,659

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Base Rent$3,368 - $26,891

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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,858 - $3,368

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Base Rent$2,819 - $9,507

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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Parkside Place
$3,050 - $4,311

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Base Rent$3,050 - $5,224

Total Monthly Price$3,050 - $5,224
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Parkside Place

700 HuronCambridge, MA 02138
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One65 Main
$4,293 - $4,979

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Base Rent$3,821 - $9,936

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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,656 - $4,754

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Base Rent$3,656 - $6,803

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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Laurent
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$2,988 - $5,549

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Base Rent$2,797 - $10,189

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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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The Brook
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$2,600 - $3,300

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Base Rent$2,600 - $4,250

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $4,250
12 Month Lease Term
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The Brook

95 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
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$2,980 - $4,828

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Base Rent$2,553 - $6,843

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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,770 - $3,922

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Base Rent$2,500 - $5,272
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,952 - $3,117

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Base Rent$2,452 - $15,000

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12 Month Lease Term
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Lofts at Kendall Square
Rent Specials
$3,156 - $3,735

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Base Rent$2,845 - $5,795

Total Monthly Price$2,845 - $5,795
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
$4,073 - $4,205

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Base Rent$3,498 - $6,350

Total Monthly Price$3,498 - $6,350
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 3

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Wyeth
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400 - $4,950

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12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6

The Wyeth

120-124 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$4,222 - $4,434

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Base Rent$3,430 - $7,939

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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Chapman Arms
$2,800 - $3,100

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,500
12 Month Lease Term
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Chapman Arms

4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Forest Court
$3,400

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Base Rent$2,875 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Auburn Court
$3,500 - $3,900

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Base Rent$3,300 - $4,700

Total Monthly Price$3,300 - $4,700
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Auburn Court

One Brookline PlCambridge, MA 02139
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Walden Park
$2,877 - $3,066

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Base Rent$2,877 - $4,375

Total Monthly Price$2,877 - $4,375
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
$3,650

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Base Rent$3,285 - $4,950

Total Monthly Price$3,285 - $4,950
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Ware St, Unit 309B
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
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10 Ware St, Unit 309B

10 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Laurel St, Unit 1
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
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15 Laurel St, Unit 1

15 Laurel StCambridge, MA 02139
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22 Concord Ave, Unit #22-5
$2,775

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Base Rent$2,775

Total Monthly Price$2,775
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 30

22 Concord Ave, Unit #22-5

22 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Crawford St, Unit #9
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750

Total Monthly Price$2,750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 30

1 Crawford St, Unit #9

1 Crawford StCambridge, MA 02139
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79 Martin St, Unit #34
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 30

79 Martin St, Unit #34

79 Martin StCambridge, MA 02138
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23 Fair Oaks St, Unit 2nd Floor
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Fair Oaks St, Unit 2nd Floor

23 Fair Oaks StCambridge, MA 02140
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Largest Available Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Harvard Square area of Boston, MA is found at 21 Euston and is listed at 9,999 square feet priced from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
21 Euston1 bed9,999 Sq Ft$2,250
5 Concord Ave1b1b1,000 Sq Ft$2,600
302 Newbury St302 Newbury999 Sq Ft$1,895
The Brook1BR/1.0BA979 Sq Ft$2,600
The Viridian1 Bedroom w/ HO / 1 Bathroom962 Sq Ft$4,765
Lantera at Boston Landing1D.2938 Sq Ft$4,241
HarperA2926 Sq Ft$3,632
E3 ApartmentsElement_B8915 Sq Ft$3,701
The CharleyThe Harvard777 Sq Ft$3,699
Fenway Triangle1 bedroom669 Sq Ft$3,788

Cheapest Available Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Burbank Terrace1 Bedroom$1,847
302 Newbury St302 Newbury$1,895

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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Harvard Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Harvard Square with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Harvard Square is at Burbank Terrace listed at $1,847.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Harvard Square is $3,090.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at 21 Euston.

What is the average size for Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Harvard Square is currently 752 sq ft.

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