
Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (91 Rentals)


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10 Dana St, Unit 10 dana st apt 215

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60 Magazine St, Unit B

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9 Howard St

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132 Cherry St, Unit #3

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114 Thorndike St, Unit #1

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49 Roseland St, Unit 2

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28 Plymouth St

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59 Church St, Unit 203

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19 Trowbridge St, Unit 19T3
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77 Norfolk St, Unit R

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12 Merrill St, Unit 2

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23 Andrew St, Unit 1

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393 Broadway, Unit #20

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17 Channing St, Unit #1

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131 Sherman St, Unit #9

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39 S Normandy Ave, Unit #1

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11 Andrew St, Unit #2

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1 Langdon Sq

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31 Wheeler St, Unit 202
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17 Hunting St

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

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10 Clary St

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13 Magazine St, Unit 1

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8 Maplewood St, Unit 8 MAPLEWOOD

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14 Duval St, Unit 4

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30 Mansfield St, Unit 1

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95 Prentiss St, Unit No 2

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42 Lincoln Pky, Unit #1

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17 Vermont Ave, Unit 1
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13 Sanger St, Unit 11 Sanger

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15 Stetson St, Unit 1

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73 Grove St, Unit 3

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44 Hano St

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35 Cameron Ave

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196 Allston St

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15 Barrows St, Unit 2

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21 Weitz St

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21 Wiltshire Rd, Unit Wiltshire2ndfloor

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62 Egmont St
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73 Westland Ave, Unit 2

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29 Haskell St, Unit 1

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11 Mansfield St, Unit 4

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16 Long Ave, Unit 3

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18 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

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35 Chester St, Unit 2

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62 Mapleton St, Unit 2

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39 Long Ave, Unit 2

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12 Fern St, Unit 12

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41 Cross St, Unit A
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 | $2,571 | $1,550 | $5,500 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $1,000 | $8,718 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,869 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,279 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,875 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,132 | $4,000 | $9,387 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,538 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHarvard Square, Cambridge, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 26 Ellington Rd listed at $1,175.
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 $3,828.
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 1254 Commonwealth Ave.
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 1,664 sq ft.
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