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$2,600
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48 Inman St, Unit B
48 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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720 Cambridge St, Unit 2
720 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
18 Dudley St, Unit 3
18 Dudley StCambridge, MA 02140
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339 Allston St
339 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,599
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$5,599
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17 Putnam Ave, Unit A
17 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$6,000
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$6,000
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$6,000
140 Prospect St, Unit 1
140 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,275
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$4,275
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$4,275
56 Portsmouth St, Unit 3
56 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,299
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$5,299
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$5,299
175 River St, Unit 3
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$6,500
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$6,500
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318 Concord Ave, Unit 318
318 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,295
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$3,295
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24 Portsmouth St, Unit 24
24 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,700
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$4,700
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$4,700
2572 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
2572 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$5,400
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$5,400
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$5,400
30 Cambridge Ter, Unit 2
30 Cambridge TerCambridge, MA 02140
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$7,000
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$7,000
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$7,000
183 River St, Unit 2
183 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,600
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$3,600
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5 Elmer St, Unit 2
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,100
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$4,100
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23 Tufts St, Unit 2
23 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,450
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$5,450
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$5,450
376 Prospect St, Unit 3
376 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,350
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$5,350
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1293 Cambridge St, Unit 3L
1293 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,400
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$2,400
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2512 Massachusetts Ave
2512 Massachusetts AveCambridge, 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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$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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$3,250
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$3,250
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98 Hancock St, Unit 1
98 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,050
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$5,050
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52 Portsmouth St, Unit 1
52 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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$6,390
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$6,390
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270 Broadway, Unit 3
270 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,695
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18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18
18 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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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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$3,000
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$3,000
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114 Thorndike St, Unit #1
114 Thorndike StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,200 - $3,250
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12 Hunting St
12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,250
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$3,250
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$3,250
410 Norfolk St
410 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,100
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$3,100
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17 Granville Rd, Unit 3
17 Granville RdCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,100
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27 Concord Ave, Unit #305
27 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,000
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$4,000
139 Oxford St, Unit 6
139 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,400
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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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166 Charles St, Unit 0
166 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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785 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2
785 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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$5,400
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$5,400
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15 Stetson St, Unit 1
15 Stetson StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,200
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$3,200
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55 Etna St, Unit 1
55 Etna StBoston, MA 02135
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$5,850
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$5,850
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176 Elm St, Unit 3
176 Elm StNorth Cambridge, MA 02140
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$3,200
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$3,200
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48 Dwight St, Unit 2
48 Dwight StBrookline, MA 02446
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$2,925
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$2,925
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345 Market St, Unit 2
345 Market StBoston, MA 02135
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$4,200
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$4,200
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$4,200
337 Beacon St, Unit A
337 Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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$4,275
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$4,275
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$4,275
381 Highland Ave, Unit 1
381 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$4,450
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$4,450
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$4,450
87 Morrison Ave, Unit 1R
87 Morrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$4,775
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$4,775
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$4,775
29 Alpine St, Unit 2
29 Alpine StSomerville, MA 02144
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$3,900 - $6,000
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$3,900 - $6,000
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214 Freeman St
214 Freeman StBrookline, MA 02446
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$2,825
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$2,825
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18 Holmes St
18 Holmes StBoston, MA 02134
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$3,500
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$3,500
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3 Foster St, Unit 2L
3 Foster StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,600
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$3,600
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16 Dighton St, Unit 2
16 Dighton StBoston, MA 02135
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$4,950
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$4,950
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55 Hobart St, Unit 2
55 Hobart StBoston, MA 02135
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 |
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| Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,521 | $1,225 | $5,650 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,284 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,132 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,254 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,498 | $4,000 | $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 29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2 listed at $1,300.
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 $4,174.
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.
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 1,355 sq ft.
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