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$5,850
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$5,850
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$5,850
12 Merrill St, Unit 2, Unit 2
12 Merrill StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,495
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$3,495
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$3,495
77 Norfolk St, Unit R, Unit R
77 Norfolk StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,950
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$4,950
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$4,950
23 Berkshire St, Unit 2, Unit 2
23 Berkshire StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,700
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$3,700
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$3,700
23 Andrew St, Unit 1, Unit 1
23 Andrew 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, Unit 3
56 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,700
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$5,700
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$5,700
7 Riverside Pl, Unit 2, Unit 2
7 Riverside PlCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,599
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$5,599
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$5,599
17 Putnam Ave, Unit A, 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, 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, Unit 3
56 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, Unit 2
2572 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$5,250 - $5,350
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$5,250 - $5,350
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339 Allston St
339 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,299
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$5,299
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$5,299
175 River St, Unit 3, Unit 3
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,350
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$5,350
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$5,350
1293 Cambridge St, Unit 3L, Unit 3L
1293 Cambridge 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, Unit 3
376 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,060
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$3,060
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$3,060
514 Putnam Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6
514 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,050
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$5,050
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$5,050
52 Portsmouth St, Unit 1, Unit 1
52 Portsmouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$6,500
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$6,500
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$6,500
270 Broadway, Unit 2, Unit 2
270 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,695
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$2,695
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$2,695
18 Portsmouth St, Unit 18, Unit 18
18 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, Unit 3
259 Windsor StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
393 Broadway, Unit #20, Unit #20
393 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,400
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$3,400
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$3,400
17 Channing St, Unit #1, Unit #1
17 Channing StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,500
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$3,500
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$3,500
11 Andrew St, Unit #2, Unit #2
11 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,200 - $3,250
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$3,200 - $3,250
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$3,200 - $3,250
12 Hunting St
12 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,295 - $4,755
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$3,295 - $4,755
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$3,295 - $4,755
1 Langdon Sq
1 Langdon SqCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
50 7th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
50 7th StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
28 Plymouth St
28 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,300
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$4,300
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$4,300
10 Clary St, Unit 3, Unit 3
10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
19 Hunting St, Unit 1, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,200
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$4,200
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$4,200
29 Haskell St, Unit 1, Unit 1
29 Haskell StBoston, MA 02134
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$4,400
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$4,400
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$4,400
8 Niles St, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor
8 Niles StBoston, MA 02135
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$5,200
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$5,200
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$5,200
85 Surrey St, Unit 2, Unit 2
85 Surrey StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
18 Rush St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A
18 Rush StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
36R Otis St, Unit 2, Unit 2
36R Otis StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
48 Quincy St, Unit 3, Unit 3
48 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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$3,150
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$3,150
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$3,150
109 Murdock St, Unit #2, Unit #2
109 Murdock StBoston, MA 02135
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$4,400
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$4,400
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$4,400
15 Ashford St, Unit 1, Unit 1
15 Ashford StBoston, MA 02134
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$4,600
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$4,600
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$4,600
25 Ashford St, Unit 1, Unit 1
25 Ashford StBoston, MA 02134
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$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
62 Oxford Ave, Unit 62 Oxford Ave, Unit 62 Oxford Ave
62 Oxford AveBelmont, MA 02478
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$7,200
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$7,200
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$7,200
29 Saint Marys Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1
29 Saint Marys CtBrookline, MA 02446
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$6,000
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$6,000
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$6,000
10 Dwight St, Unit 2, Unit 2
10 Dwight StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,100
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$3,100
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$3,100
43 Park Vale Ave, Unit #4, Unit #4
43 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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$3,200
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$3,200
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$3,200
3 Foster St, Unit 2L, Unit 2L
3 Foster StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,400
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$3,400
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$3,400
16 Dighton St, Unit 2, Unit 2
16 Dighton StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,900
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31Total Monthly Price
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$3,900
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$3,900
64 Murdock St, Unit 2, Unit 2
64 Murdock StBoston, MA 02135
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$4,000
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 31Total Monthly Price
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$4,000
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$4,000
140 North Beacon St, Unit A3, Unit A3
140 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$4,200 - $4,400
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$4,200 - $4,400
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$4,200 - $4,400
57 Riverdale St
57 Riverdale StBoston, MA 02134
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$4,250
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$4,250
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$4,250
76 Linden St, Unit 2, Unit 2
76 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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$4,900
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$4,900
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$4,900
55 Hobart St, Unit 1, Unit 1
55 Hobart StBoston, MA 02135
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$5,500
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$5,500
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$5,500
35 Chester St, Unit 2, Unit 2
35 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,820
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$1,820
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$1,820
282 Summer St, Unit 1, Unit 1
282 Summer StSomerville, MA 02144
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 | $2,533 | $1,500 | $6,935 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,783 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,342 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,053 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,156 | $3,950 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,642 | $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 $4,244.
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 10,000 square feet unit starting from $1,820 at 282 Summer 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 2,007 sq ft.
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