5 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (582 Rentals)

237 Norfolk St, Unit #4

19 Putnam Ave, Unit 17T

19 Putnam Ave, Unit 17A
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359 Cambridge St, Unit 2A

359 Cambridge St, Unit 2A

17 Putnam Ave, Unit Putname ave

4 Saint Mary Rd, Unit 1

4 Saint Mary Rd, Unit 1
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175 River St, Unit 175 river street

17 Putnam Ave, Unit 17 putnam ave

237 Norfolk St, Unit 4A

237 Norfolk St, Unit 4T

171 Rindge Ave, Unit 173-1R

175 Rindge Ave, Unit 1R

19 Putnam Ave, Unit 17

19 Putnam Ave, Unit 17

120 Lake View Ave, Unit 1

12 Seven Pines Ave, Unit 2

33 Fairmont Ave, Unit 33
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376 Prospect St, Unit 2

236 Norfolk St, Unit S4

236 Norfolk St, Unit T4

237 Norfolk St, Unit #6

372 Prospect St, Unit 2
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376 Prospect St, Unit 2

241 Norfolk St, Unit 6

30 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1

231 Norfolk St, Unit 4

367 Harvard St, Unit 1

227 Norfolk St, Unit 4

183 Rindge Ave, Unit 1R
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,621 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,772 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,174 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,865 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,780 | $880 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,010 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?
There are currently 879 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,050 to $11,943 with an average price of $2,621.
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 $950 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,169.
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 $2,100 to $29,982. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,772.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,153 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,054 to $18,900 - averaging $4,174 for the location.
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