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Luxe at Alewife
80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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2-12 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,570 - $10,393
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Urbane at Alewife
50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,292 - $6,350
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Cambridge Park Apartments
30 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,530 - $3,590
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$2,430 - $3,490
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929 Mass
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,306 - $9,309
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Atmark Cambridge
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,670 - $5,367
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,211 - $7,155
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Watermark Kendall West
350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParkside Place
700 HuronCambridge, MA 02138
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKendall Crossing Apartments
157 Sixth StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now808-812 Memorial Drive II
808-812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455
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Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,918 - $12,202
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Proto Kendall Square
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
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Church Corner
10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,437 - $3,057
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$2,372 - $2,992
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Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,134 - $6,696
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$3,134 - $6,696
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Watermark Kendall East
250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentral Square LLC( Residential)
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChapman Arms
4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,875 - $3,285
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$2,875 - $3,285
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Forest Court
16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,752 - $7,032
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Windsor at Cambridge Park
160 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,985 - $6,300
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$2,985 - $6,300
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Vox on Two
223 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,000
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$3,000
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$3,000
852 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
852 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,375
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$3,375
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$3,375
11 Story St, Unit 11 Story Street
11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,700
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$2,700
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124 Sherman St, Unit 7
124 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,000
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$4,000
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$4,000
23 Tufts St, Unit 2
23 Tufts StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,400
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$3,400
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$3,400
16 Kennedy Rd, Unit 3
16 Kennedy RdCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
454 Green St, Unit 9
454 Green StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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$3,500
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$3,500
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$3,500
164 Hampshire St, Unit 1
164 Hampshire StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,995
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$3,995
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55 Kelly Rd, Unit 2
55 Kelly RdCambridge, MA 02139
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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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$3,000
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$3,000
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 1
3 Gray Gdns WCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,575
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$3,575
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11 Eustis St, Unit 3
11 Eustis StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,225
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$4,225
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8A Forest St, Unit 4
8A Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,300
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$4,300
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350 Allston St, Unit 3
350 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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$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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328 Harvard St, Unit #334 - H3
328 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,575
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$3,575
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11 Eustis St, Unit 2
11 Eustis StCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,100
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$3,100
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1642 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1
1642 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,299
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$3,299
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196 Sherman St, Unit #2
196 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,499
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58 Pleasant St, Unit #2
58 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,650
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$2,650
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50 Hancock St, Unit 7
50 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,700
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$2,700
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500 Franklin St, Unit #2
500 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,499
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$3,499
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441 Franklin St, Unit #205
441 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,350
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$3,350
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4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1
4 Belvidere PlCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,499
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4 Trowbridge Pl, Unit #4
4 Trowbridge PlCambridge, MA 02138
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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 | $2,645 | $1,200 | $6,931 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $950 | $6,312 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,636 | $1,900 | $9,995 |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,099 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,737 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,849 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,192 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
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98 / 100
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Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
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80 / 100
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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 $1,075.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Harvard Square Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Harvard Square is $3,677.
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 2,204 sq ft.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.