Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $700 (372 Rentals)

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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
176 Naples RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harvard Square area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Harvard Square apartment is the 909 Beacon St Model at 909 Beacon St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
909 Beacon St, Unit A909 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
317 Allston St, Unit 15317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

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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 Cheap Harvard Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harvard Square is under $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?

The cheapest apartment in Harvard Square is Cambridge Ivy Inn which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Harvard Square costs $7,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harvard Square?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 169 regular apartments in Harvard Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harvard Square?

Cheap apartments in Harvard Square have an average cost of $209 which is $6,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Square.

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