Gated Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (352 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
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$2,656 - $13,669
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$2,656 - $13,669

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$2,656 - $13,669
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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
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$2,745 - $9,904
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$2,745 - $9,904

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$2,745 - $9,904
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
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$2,098 - $8,593
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$2,098 - $8,593

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$2,098 - $8,593
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Park Apartments
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$2,944 - $6,307
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$2,944 - $6,307

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$2,944 - $6,307
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Cambridge Park Apartments

30 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall West
Rent Specials
$3,183 - $6,421
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$3,183 - $6,421

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$3,183 - $6,421
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,638 - $10,702
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$2,638 - $10,702

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$2,638 - $10,702
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,572 - $6,742
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$3,450 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

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$3,572 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
$2,860
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$2,760
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$100

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$2,860
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,155 - $8,885
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$2,155 - $8,885

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$2,155 - $8,885
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Walden Park
$2,402 - $4,930
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$2,337 - $4,865
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$65

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$2,402 - $4,930
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$2,760 - $7,024
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$2,760 - $7,024

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$2,760 - $7,024
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Windsor at Cambridge Park
$2,615 - $6,900
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$2,615 - $6,900

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$2,615 - $6,900
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Windsor at Cambridge Park

160 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Vox on Two
$2,660 - $6,790
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$2,660 - $6,790

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$2,660 - $6,790
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Vox on Two

223 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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334 Harvard Street
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$2,550 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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20 Langdon St, Unit 8
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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20 Langdon St, Unit 8

20 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

852 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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8 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
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8 Mount Auburn St, Unit 2

8 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Woodbridge St, Unit #9-11
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
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19 Woodbridge St, Unit #9-11

19 Woodbridge StCambridge, MA 02140
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1

140 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3

328 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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381 Harvard St, Unit #382
$8,800
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$8,800

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$8,800
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381 Harvard St, Unit #382

381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Craigie Cir, Unit 2
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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4 Craigie Cir, Unit 2

4 Craigie CirCambridge, MA 02138
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46 Porter St, Unit 1
$3,150
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$3,150

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$3,150
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46 Porter St, Unit 1

46 Porter StCambridge, MA 02141
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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
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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 Gated Harvard Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Harvard Square?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Harvard Square is at 46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,025.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Harvard Square Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Harvard Square is $3,713.

What is the largest Gated Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at 58 Vinal Ave, Unit 1.

What is the average size for Harvard Square Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Harvard Square is currently at 2,240 sq ft.

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