Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (110 Rentals)

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19 Haskell St, Unit rear
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

19 Haskell St, Unit rear

19 Haskell StCambridge, MA 02140
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153 Hamilton St
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

153 Hamilton St

153 Hamilton StCambridge, MA 02139
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16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

16 Andrew St, Unit Garden Apartment

16 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Langdon Sq, Unit 5
$3,295
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$3,295

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$3,295
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1 Langdon Sq, Unit 5

1 Langdon SqCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Crawford St, Unit 3-B
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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3 Crawford St, Unit 3-B

3 Crawford StCambridge, MA 02139
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12 Hunting St, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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12 Hunting St, Unit 1

12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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10 Hunting St, Unit 1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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10 Hunting St, Unit 1

10 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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332 Franklin St, Unit 101
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
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332 Franklin St, Unit 101

332 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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269 Harvard St, Unit 24
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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269 Harvard St, Unit 24

269 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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8 Chapman Pl, Unit 2
$3,975
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$3,975

Total Monthly Price
$3,975
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8 Chapman Pl, Unit 2

8 Chapman PlCambridge, MA 02138
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 1R

13 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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1699 Cambridge St, Unit 05
$2,675
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$2,675

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$2,675
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1699 Cambridge St, Unit 05

1699 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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300 Franklin St, Unit 2
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

300 Franklin St, Unit 2

300 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Putnam Ave, Unit 1
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
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88 Putnam Ave, Unit 1

88 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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11 Story St, Unit 32
$3,375
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$3,375

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Story St, Unit 32

11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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381 Harvard St, Unit 1
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
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381 Harvard St, Unit 1

381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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17 Hunting St
$4,100
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$4,100

Total Monthly Price
$4,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Hunting St

17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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28 Plymouth St
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Plymouth St

28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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14 Chauncy St, Unit 8
$2,680
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$2,680

Total Monthly Price
$2,680
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14 Chauncy St, Unit 8

14 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Vermont Ave, Unit 2nd
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Vermont Ave, Unit 2nd

16 Vermont AveSomerville, MA 02145
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Bristol St, Unit 1

40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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53 Manchester Rd, Unit 5
$3,075
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$3,075

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$3,075
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53 Manchester Rd, Unit 5

53 Manchester RdBrookline, MA 02446
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26 Bentley St, Unit 1
$6,500
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$6,500

Total Monthly Price
$6,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Bentley St, Unit 1

26 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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152 North Beacon St, Unit A2
$2,950
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$2,950

Total Monthly Price
$2,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

152 North Beacon St, Unit A2

152 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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42 Hano St, Unit 1
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

42 Hano St, Unit 1

42 Hano StBoston, MA 02134
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142 North Beacon St, Unit A1
$3,100
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$3,100

Total Monthly Price
$3,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

142 North Beacon St, Unit A1

142 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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13 Malvern Ave, Unit 1
$3,300
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$3,300

Total Monthly Price
$3,300
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

13 Malvern Ave, Unit 1

13 Malvern AveSomerville, MA 02144
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20 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 106
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 106

20 Radcliffe RdBoston, MA 02134
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29 Brainerd Rd, Unit 305
$3,100
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$3,100

Total Monthly Price
$3,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

29 Brainerd Rd, Unit 305

29 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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1400 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6
$3,450
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$3,450

Total Monthly Price
$3,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1400 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6

1400 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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306 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$3,750
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$3,750

Total Monthly Price
$3,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

306 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

306 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115
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2 Greenwood Ter, Unit 2-01
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2 Greenwood Ter, Unit 2-01

2 Greenwood TerSomerville, MA 02143
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58 Medford St, Unit 1
$3,075
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$3,075

Total Monthly Price
$3,075
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

58 Medford St, Unit 1

58 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 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 2532 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment 2532 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 $3,347.

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 $3,375 at 11 Story St, Unit 32.

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 2,874 sq ft.

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