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47 Rice St, Unit 3
47 Rice StCambridge, MA 02140
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175 River St, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Fulkerson St, Unit R
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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8 Fulkerson St
8 Fulkerson StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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122 Inman St, Unit 3
122 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Garden St
19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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126 Warren StBrighton, MA 02135
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45 Calvin St, Unit 3
45 Calvin StSomerville, MA 02143
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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton
120 Holton StBoston, MA 02135
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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1
46 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2
16 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01
7 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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18 Glenville Ave
18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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43 Bradley St.
43 Bradley St.Somerville, MA 02145
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43 Temple St
43 Temple StSomerville, MA 02145
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158 Kelton St, Unit 161-4
158 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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42 Brainerd Rd
42 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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$1,295
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3 Adamson St
3 Adamson StBoston, MA 02134
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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104 Warren St, Unit 7
104 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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18 Greylock Rd
18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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42 Brainerd Rd
42 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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18 Greylock Rd
18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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24 Highgate St, Unit 203
24 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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18 Greylock Rd
18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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104 Warren St, Unit 4
104 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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Vinal Street Apartments
10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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7 Denby Rd, Unit 1
7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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99 Warren St
99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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15 Higgins St
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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1148 Commonwealth Ave
1148 Commonwealth AveBrookline, MA 02134
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54 Egmont St
54 Egmont StBrookline, MA 02446
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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153 Brighton Ave
153 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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1067 Beacon St, Unit 9
1067 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
76 Euston Rd
BostonMA02135
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17 Price Rd
17 Price RdBoston, MA 02134
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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1
164 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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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 | $2,518 | $1,225 | $7,622 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,743 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,295 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,120 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,220 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,460 | $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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard Square area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Harvard Square apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 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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| 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 | 21 Gibbs St | 3BR,2BA | $0.03 |
| 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 | 64 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 9 Woodstock Ave | 9 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 166 Kelton St | 166 Kelton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 49 Winship St | 49 Winship St | 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 |
| 8 Fulkerson St, Unit R | 8 Fulkerson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.17 |
| 3 Adamson St | 3 Adamson St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.13 |
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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 $1,550.
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Cheap apartments in Harvard Square have an average cost of $223 which is $14,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Square.
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