
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $900 (180 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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107 Gordon St, Unit 7

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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1423 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204

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505 Beacon St, Unit 13

302 Newbury St

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220 - 236 Kelton St

Flats on Comm

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868 Beacon St

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399 Marlborough St
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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

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1 Larose Pl, Unit 15

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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1

15-25 Hemenway St

Hamilton Union

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107 Gordon St, Unit 2
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1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A

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198 Saint Paul St, Unit 4

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709

107 Gordon St, Unit 2

82 Jersey St, Unit 1

198 Allston St, Unit 11

109 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

1191 Boylston St, Unit 20

1163 Boylston St, Unit 4

1191 Boylston St, Unit 54
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 208

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 406

1179 Boylston St, Unit 7

31 Seattle St, Unit B

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 304

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 202

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60 Brighton Ave

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1412 Commonwealth Ave

23 Parsons St

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12
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1175 Boylston 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

1152 Commonwealth Ave

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,551 | $1,495 | $5,862 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,844 | $1,250 | $9,500 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,791 | $4,700 | $9,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 180 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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Square is 302 Newbury St which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Harvard Square costs $3,400.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harvard Square?
Cheap apartments in Harvard Square have an average cost of $338 which is $3,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Square.
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