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47 Rice StCambridge, MA 02140
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70 Mount Vernon St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R
70 Mount Vernon StCambridge, MA 02140
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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45 Calvin St, Unit 1, Unit 1
45 Calvin StSomerville, MA 02143
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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01, Unit 01
7 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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163 Belmont St, Unit Room, Unit Room
163 Belmont StBelmont, MA 02478
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43 Temple St
43 Temple StSomerville, MA 02145
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923 Beacon St
923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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18 Rush StSomerville, MA 02145
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22 Armington St, Unit 25, Unit 25
22 Armington StBoston, MA 02134
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8 Commonwealth CtBoston, MA 02135
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99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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54 Egmont StBrookline, MA 02446
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15 Higgins St
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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153 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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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 |
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| Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,536 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,076 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,326 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,028 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,164 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,670 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Harvard Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vinal Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Commonwealth Apartments | Studio-Small | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Square area is the $0.19 price per square foot 1120 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Harvard Square apartment is the 9 Woodstock Ave Model at 9 Woodstock Ave starting at $2,050 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A | 1120 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 9 Woodstock Ave | 9 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1114 Commonwealth Ave | 1114 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 90 Brainerd Rd | 90 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 67 Gordon St | 67 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1114 Commonwealth Ave | 1114 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 405 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 405 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 166 Kelton St | 166 Kelton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Square is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Harvard Square costs $15,000.
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 192 regular apartments in Harvard Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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