1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (2,106 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
$3,237 - $3,551
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$2,851 - $12,545

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$2,851 - $12,545
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
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$3,195 - $3,666
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$2,880 - $10,671

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$2,880 - $10,671
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,917 - $6,932
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$2,213 - $8,221

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$2,213 - $8,221
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Market Central
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$2,980 - $4,476
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$2,553 - $7,105

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$2,553 - $7,105
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
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$3,572 - $7,320
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$2,766 - $7,320

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$2,766 - $7,320
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Cambridge Park Apartments
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$2,962 - $3,061
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$2,822 - $6,918

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$2,822 - $6,918
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Cambridge Park Apartments

30 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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One65 Main
$4,003 - $4,643
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$3,199 - $10,000

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$3,199 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,632 - $4,514
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$3,632 - $5,709

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$3,632 - $5,709
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Laurent
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$3,023 - $5,591
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$2,435 - $9,584

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$2,435 - $9,584
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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Fuse
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$3,028 - $3,331
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$2,785 - $5,490

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$2,785 - $5,490
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,941 - $3,378
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$2,327 - $8,472

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$2,327 - $8,472
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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100 Memorial Drive
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$2,900 - $3,400
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$2,600 - $15,000

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$2,600 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,991 - $4,281
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$2,898 - $6,635

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$2,898 - $6,635
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
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$3,100 - $3,400
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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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334 Harvard Street
$3,100 - $3,600
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$2,550 - $3,600

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$2,550 - $3,600
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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61 Market St, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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61 Market St, Unit 2

61 Market StCambridge, MA 02139
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6 Beech St
$3,750
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$3,750 - $5,500

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$3,750 - $5,500
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6 Beech St

6 Beech StCambridge, MA 02140
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720 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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720 Cambridge St, Unit 2

720 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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32 Shepard St, Unit 33
$2,800
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$2,800

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32 Shepard St, Unit 33

32 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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 Courtyard at North Beacon and is listed at 1,150 square feet priced from $3,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Courtyard at North BeaconB1G1,150 Sq Ft$3,050
Lantera at Boston Landing1D.5980 Sq Ft$4,351
The Royal BelmontLawrence971 Sq Ft$3,480
Windsor at Cambridge ParkE940 Sq Ft$3,126
E3 ApartmentsElement_B2.HC914 Sq Ft$3,566
Lofts at Kendall SquareThe Lofts 1 Bedroom I900 Sq Ft$3,786
Urbane at AlewifeA17896 Sq Ft$3,581
One65 MainA1DA892 Sq Ft$4,550
Landmark Square Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom610 Sq Ft$3,450
St. Germain Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom559 Sq Ft$2,855

Cheapest Available Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style$1,600

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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

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

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4.0
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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 Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

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 $3,018.

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 1,150 square feet unit starting from $3,050 at Courtyard at North Beacon.

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 700 sq ft.

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