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6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1

6 Radcliffe RdBoston, MA 02134
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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
$1,399
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$1,399

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$1,399
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

923 Beacon St, Unit 2

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Denby Rd, Unit G
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

7 Denby Rd, Unit G

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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20 Chester St, Unit #1A
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
Studio Apartment Available Now

20 Chester St, Unit #1A

20 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
$1,775
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$1,775

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$1,775
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

31 Seattle St, Unit B

31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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10 Beals St

BrooklineMA02446
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217 Fuller St, Unit 3
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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217 Fuller St, Unit 3

217 Fuller StBrookline, MA 02446
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4 Forster St

SomervilleMA02145
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Forster St, Unit 1

4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

75 Euston Rd, Unit 4

75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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95A Beacon St
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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95A Beacon St

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$1,900 - $2,645
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$1,900 - $2,645

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$1,900 - $2,645
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 27 St Lukes Rd

27 St Lukes Rd

BostonMA02134
property at 136 Bow St

136 Bow St

MedfordMA02155
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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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

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 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

What is the most affordable Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commonwealth Gardens and starts from $2,650.

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