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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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17 Hunting St
17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,400
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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1000 Memorial
1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,696 - $2,381
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Frost Terrace
1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
8 Jefferson St
CambridgeMA02141
61 Howard St
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66 Homer Ave, Unit 112
66 Homer AveCambridge, MA 02138
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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Briston Arms Apartments
237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Blair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Chester Street Apartments
9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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350 Harvard St
350 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Finch Cambridge
671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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179 Prospect St
179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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Close Building
243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman Street
63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1102 Cambridge Street
1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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$950
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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1
46 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,000
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,000
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94 Heath St, Unit 1
94 Heath StSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,050
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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
7 Elmira StBoston, MA 02135
7 Elmira St
BostonMA02135
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56 Park Vale Ave
56 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,150
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18 Glenville Ave
18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,200 - $1,400
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14 Duval St
14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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1050 Commonwealth Ave
1050 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$1,350
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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$1,350 - $3,700
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7 Denby Rd
7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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27 Linden St, Unit 27 Liden Street Apartment 1 Allston
27 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,350
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420 Medford St, Unit 1
420 Medford StSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,495
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1089 Beacon St, Unit 1
1089 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,650
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1F
32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,700
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1
32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,700
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,725
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248 Newbury St, Unit 12
248 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,728 - $2,202
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Burbank Terrace
72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in East Somerville!
32 Munroe St
SomervilleMA02143
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15 Higgins St
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T
1044 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A
23 Monmouth StBrookline, MA 02446
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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 | $2,601 | $1,650 | $5,370 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $950 | $9,403 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,762 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,756 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,068 | $3,650 | $9,300 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,885 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Square area is the $0.17 price per square foot 1460 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Harvard Square apartment is the 32 Wallace St Model at 32 Wallace St, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 | 1460 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.17 |
| 32 Wallace St, Unit 1 | 32 Wallace St | Studio, 1BA | $0.17 |
| 1044 Beacon St, Unit 9T | 1044 Beacon St | Studio, 1BA | $0.18 |
| 23 Monmouth St, Unit 14A | 23 Monmouth St | Studio, 1BA | $0.18 |
| 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 | 8 Sawyer Ter | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 472 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 472 Western Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12 | 1440 Commonwealth Ave | Studio, 1BA | $0.19 |
| 304 Newbury St, Unit 8 | 304 Newbury St | Studio, 1BA | $0.20 |
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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 18 Saint Lukes Rd listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment is $1,847 at Burbank Terrace.
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 15-25 Hemenway St.
What is the most affordable Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Brighton Marine and starts from $1,848.
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