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5 Brewer St, Unit Harvard Square 2-Bed
5 Brewer StCambridge, MA 02138
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73 River St, Unit 3B
73 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,450
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$2,450
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$2,450
94 River St, Unit 3
94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
2512 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #2
2512 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,400
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$3,400
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$3,400
8 George St, Unit #2
8 George StCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,500
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$3,500
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$3,500
1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1R
1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,100
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$4,100
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$4,100
23 Tufts St, Unit 2
23 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,600
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$3,600
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32 Elmer St, Unit 1
32 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,060
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$3,060
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$3,060
514 Putnam Ave, Unit 6
514 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,050
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52 Portsmouth St, Unit 1
52 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,655
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$2,655
150 5th St, Unit 1
150 5th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,250
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$3,250
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$3,250
98 Hancock St, Unit 1
98 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,400
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$4,400
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120 Berkshire St, Unit 3
120 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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$6,390
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$6,390
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$6,390
270 Broadway, Unit 3
270 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,255
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$5,255
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$5,255
259 Windsor St, Unit 3
259 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,950
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$3,950
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67 Washburn Ave, Unit 2
67 Washburn AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,500
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$4,500
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230 Brookline St, Unit 2
230 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,875
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$2,875
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$2,875
61 Dana St, Unit 9
61 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,200
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$3,200
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$3,200
875 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 8
875 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,800
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$3,800
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$3,800
123 Thorndike St, Unit 2L
123 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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428 Franklin St, Unit 1L
428 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,895
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$2,895
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$2,895
18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18
18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,945
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$2,945
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$2,945
1046 Cambridge St, Unit 4F
1046 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,175
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$3,175
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$3,175
11 Story St, Unit 32
11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,400
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$3,400
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4 Bishop Allen Dr, Unit 2
4 Bishop Allen DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,450
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$3,450
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300 Franklin St, Unit 2
300 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,200
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$5,200
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228 Prospect St, Unit 2
228 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,200
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$3,200
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1154 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #6/7
1154 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,200
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12 Hunting St, Unit 1
12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,600
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962 Cambridge St, Unit #2
962 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,100
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27 Concord Ave, Unit #305
27 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,400
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28 Plymouth St
28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
308 Brookline St., Unit 2
308 Brookline St.Cambridge, MA 02139
888 Massachusetts Ave
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$2,750
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$2,750
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$2,750
42 Newbury St, Unit 1
42 Newbury StSomerville, MA 02144
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$3,550
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$3,550
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65 Hancock St, Unit 1
65 Hancock StSomerville, MA 02144
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$4,994
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$4,994
50 Derby St, Unit 3
50 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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$4,500
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34 Pratt St, Unit 1
34 Pratt StBoston, MA 02134
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$4,750
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$4,750
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17 Imrie Rd, Unit 1
17 Imrie RdBoston, MA 02134
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$5,000
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18 Glenville Ave
18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,300
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$1,300
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$4,800
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94 Pleasant St, Unit 2
94 Pleasant StBrookline, MA 02446
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$10,000
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$10,000
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$10,000
74 Browne St, Unit 4
74 Browne StBrookline, MA 02446
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$4,500
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26 Greylock Rd, Unit 3
26 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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$5,850
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$5,850
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$5,850
491 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6
491 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$4,825
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$4,825
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48 Derby St, Unit 1
48 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,300
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211 Saint Paul St, Unit B
211 Saint Paul StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,100
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$3,100
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2 Imrie Rd, Unit 1
2 Imrie RdBoston, MA 02134
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$3,250
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$3,250
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$3,250
287 Summit Ave, Unit 2
287 Summit AveBoston, MA 02135
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$3,800
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$3,800
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71 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 73
71 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,609 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $950 | $6,312 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,244 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,994 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,199 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,366 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Harvard Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Harvard Square?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Harvard Square is at 43 Bradley St, Unit 2 listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Harvard Square Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Harvard Square is $3,691.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Harvard Square Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at 12 Hunting St, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Harvard Square For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Harvard Square is currently at 1,434 sq ft.
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