Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,150 (53 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 164 Auburn St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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164 Auburn St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 2534 Massachusetts Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2534 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02140
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Finch Cambridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Harvard University Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard University Housing

18 Prescott StCambridge, MA 02138
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179 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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$1,250 - $1,500
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96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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90 Chandler St, Unit 2
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
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90 Chandler St, Unit 2

90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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18 Autumn St
$1,450 - $1,775
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$1,450 - $1,775

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$1,450 - $1,775
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18 Autumn St

18 Autumn StSomerville, MA 02145
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1480 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,300
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$2,000 - $2,300

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$2,000 - $2,300
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1480 Commonwealth Ave

1480 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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80 Gardner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Gardner St

80 Gardner StAllston, MA 02134
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60 Woodstock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

60 Woodstock Ave

60 Woodstock AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Hamilton Union
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Union

435-441 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134

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Somerville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerville Apartments

431-433 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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1450 Commonwealth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1450 Commonwealth Ave

1450 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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33 Walbridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Walbridge St

33 Walbridge StAllston, MA 02134
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The Hereford
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hereford

45-49 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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37-47 St Marys St
1 Bedroom Apartments

37-47 St Marys St

37-47 St Marys StBrookline, MA 02446
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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Harvard Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Harvard Square is at 27 Saint Lukes Rd listed at $1,900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment is $1,900 at 27 Saint Lukes Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harvard Square is starting from $1,900 at 27 Saint Lukes Rd.

What is the most affordable Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 Saint Lukes Rd and starts from $1,900.

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