
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $700 (174 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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64 Brighton Ave, Unit 112

18 Saint Lukes Rd

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140 North Beacon St

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142 North Beacon St

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593 Cambridge St

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582 Cambridge St

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507 Beacon St

27 Saint Lukes Rd

805 Mount Auburn St
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503 Beacon St, Unit A

313 Allston St, Unit 5

127 Bay State Rd

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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220 - 236 Kelton St

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302 Newbury St

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507 Beacon St

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1116 Commonwealth Ave

219 Kelton St, Unit 1
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1576 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 414

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709

24 Kensington Ave, Unit 2

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4

15-25 Hemenway St

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 203

71 Harvard Ave, Unit B1

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 216
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 205

1124 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

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1415 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 302

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1572 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

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91 Gordon St

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116 Warren St, Unit 6

65 Burbank St

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868 Beacon St

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92 Gordon St

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83 Gordon St

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225 Kelton St

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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

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186 Naples Rd, Unit 401

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182 Naples Rd, Unit 211

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153 Kelton St

4 Langmaid Ave

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60 Brighton Ave

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 208
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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There are currently 174 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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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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