
5 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (135 Rentals)


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8 Adams Ter, Unit 2

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15 Pleasant Pl, Unit 1

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259 Washington St, Unit 1

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183 River St, Unit 2

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7 Story St, Unit 2

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183 River St, Unit 2

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40 Plymouth St

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7 Story St

17 Putnam Ave
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28 Clay St, Unit SI FL1-ID1238159P

17 Putnam Ave

354 Harvard St

365-367 Harvard St

113 Hampshire St

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330 Saint Paul St

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65 Saint Marys St

27 Saint Lukes Rd

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9 Medford St, Unit R1

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14 Fern St, Unit R14
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62 Ridgemont St, Unit 2

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23 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 2

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17 Holman St, Unit 1

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62 Ridgemont St, Unit 2

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7 Eric Rd, Unit NA

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78 Linden St, Unit 1

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906 Beacon St, Unit 3

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42 William St, Unit B1

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42 Etna St, Unit 2

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7 Eric Rd, Unit 1
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251 Winchester St, Unit 2

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15 Kenwood St, Unit 1

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251 Winchester St, Unit 2

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14 Fern St, Unit 1

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12 Fern St, Unit 1

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18 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

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11 Falkland St, Unit 2

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39 Gilman St, Unit 1

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12 Fern St, Unit 1

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6 Fern St, Unit 1
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12 Fern St, Unit 1

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14 Fern St

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78 Linden St, Unit 78

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6 Fern St

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62 Ridgemont St

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18 Glenville Ave

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48 Cameron Ave

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8 Saint Lukes Rd, Unit 3

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17 Holman St

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331 Washington St, Unit 2
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,565 | $1,495 | $5,500 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,133 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,835 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,204 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,687 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,798 | $3,199 | $9,000 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,762 | $4,700 | $9,800 |
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Largest Available Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| 27 Saint Lukes Rd | 5 bed with laundry in unit | 1,000 Sq Ft | $6,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHarvard Square, Cambridge, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?
There are currently 1,049 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,495 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,565.
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 $1,150 to $14,986 with an average monthly rent of $3,133.
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 $12,234. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,835.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,078 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $875 to $16,446 - averaging $4,204 for the location.
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