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315 Elm St
315 Elm StCambridge, MA 02139
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $700 (174 Rentals)
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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental
11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,300
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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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$1,500
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79 Harvey St, Unit 1
79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
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79 Harvey St
79 Harvey StCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityFrost Terrace
1781-1791 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,800
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,950 - $2,440
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237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
3 Cedar Square
CambridgeMA02140
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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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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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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1102 Cambridge Street
1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,050
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$1,050
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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01
7 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,175 - $3,600
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26 Ellington Rd
26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,280
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$1,280
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,350
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$1,350
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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$1,350
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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 - $4,000
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28 Chester St
28 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,495 - $1,725
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$1,495 - $1,725
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110 Brainerd Rd
110 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 1
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,500
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$1,500
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3
1 Westford PlBoston, MA 02134
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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments
10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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$1,575 - $2,093
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurbank Terrace
72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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70 Park St
SomervilleMA02143
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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6
119 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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$1,675 - $1,995
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16 Vinal St
16 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,675 - $1,895
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90 Brainerd Rd
90 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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57 S Hobart St, Unit B
57 S Hobart StBoston, MA 02135
35 Chestnut Hill Ave
BostonMA02135
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$1,725 - $2,295
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11 Vinal St
11 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,745 - $2,750
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1140 Commonwealth Ave
1140 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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15 Higgins St
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15
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 | $2,572 | $1,495 | $5,500 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,050 | $9,974 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,827 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,212 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,753 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,754 | $3,199 | $9,387 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,337 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Harvard Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Terrace | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Square area is the $0.21 price per square foot 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Harvard Square apartment is the 22 Highgate St Model at 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 starting at $1,495 with a $0.15 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. |
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| 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 | 42 Long Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 | 22 Highgate St | Studio ,2BA | $0.15 |
| 593 Cambridge St | 593 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 18 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 | 120 Brainerd Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Square is Burbank Terrace which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Harvard Square costs $15,000.
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