2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,900 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
Rent Specials
$3,468 - $3,842
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$2,656 - $13,669

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$2,656 - $13,669
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
Rent Specials
$3,783 - $4,760
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$2,745 - $9,904

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$2,745 - $9,904
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
Rent Specials
$3,548 - $8,593
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$2,098 - $8,593

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$2,098 - $8,593
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Park Apartments
Rent Specials
$3,660 - $3,760
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$2,944 - $6,307

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$2,944 - $6,307
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Cambridge Park Apartments

30 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$4,360 - $5,043
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$3,116 - $9,037
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$144

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$3,260 - $9,181
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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One65 Main
$5,837
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$3,327 - $12,143

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$3,327 - $12,143
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31, 2026

One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
Rent Specials
$3,817 - $4,560
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$3,183 - $6,421

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$3,183 - $6,421
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Laurent
Rent Specials
$4,316 - $9,387
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$2,499 - $11,159

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$2,499 - $11,159
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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$3,741 - $6,121
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$5,139
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$2,638 - $10,702

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$2,638 - $10,702
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$3,772 - $4,004
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$2,685 - $5,756

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$2,685 - $5,756
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,450 - $4,060
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$3,450 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

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$3,572 - $6,742
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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$3,936 - $4,116
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$2,155 - $8,885

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$2,155 - $8,885
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$3,275 - $4,065
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Walden Park
$3,691 - $4,930
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$2,337 - $4,865
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$65

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$2,402 - $4,930
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$4,240 - $5,094
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$2,760 - $7,024

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$2,760 - $7,024
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$3,350 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Windsor at Cambridge Park
$3,565 - $4,115
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$2,615 - $6,900

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$2,615 - $6,900
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Windsor at Cambridge Park

160 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Vox on Two
$3,895 - $4,030
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$2,660 - $6,790

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$2,660 - $6,790
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Vox on Two

223 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

18 Portsmouth St, Unit 1

18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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224 Banks St, Unit 6
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

224 Banks St, Unit 6

224 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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148 Gore St
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

148 Gore St

148 Gore StCambridge, MA 02141
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11 Story St, Unit 3
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

11 Story St, Unit 3

11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138

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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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Getting Around the Harvard Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Harvard Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Harvard Square with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Harvard Square is at listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Harvard Square is $3,026.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Harvard Square is currently sq ft.

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