Gated Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (317 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
$3,085 - $14,722
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$3,085 - $14,722

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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
$2,918 - $8,367
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Chroma
$3,275 - $22,366
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,838 - $9,720
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,669 - $6,782
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,883 - $7,033
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
$2,553 - $6,943
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
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$3,795 - $6,270
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$3,795 - $6,270

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$3,795 - $6,270
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
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$2,535 - $3,535
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$2,500 - $3,500
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929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$3,255 - $5,573
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$3,255 - $5,573

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$3,255 - $5,573
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,048 - $9,300
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Watermark Kendall East

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

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$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,915 - $4,635
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$2,915 - $4,635

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$2,915 - $4,635
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
$3,285 - $4,950
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$3,285 - $4,950

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$3,285 - $4,950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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183 River St, Unit 2
$7,000
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$7,000

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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

183 River St, Unit 2

183 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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8A Forest St
$3,500 - $4,225
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$3,500 - $4,225

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8A Forest St

8A Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323
$2,750
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$2,750

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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323

11 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1
$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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310 Harvard St, Unit #295 - 906
$3,950
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$3,950

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310 Harvard St, Unit #295 - 906

310 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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15 Forest St
$2,975 - $3,150
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$2,975 - $3,150

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$2,975 - $3,150
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15 Forest St

15 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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268 Huron Ave, Unit 4
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

268 Huron Ave, Unit 4

268 Huron AveCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St
$2,250 - $4,600
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$2,250 - $4,600

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$2,250 - $4,600
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5 Elmer St

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Forest St, Unit B2
$2,600
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$2,600

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7 Forest St, Unit B2

7 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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139 Oxford St
$3,025 - $3,050
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$3,025 - $3,050

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$3,025 - $3,050
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139 Oxford St

139 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Upland Rd, Unit B
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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9 Upland Rd, Unit B

9 Upland RdCambridge, MA 02140
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196 Sherman St, Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

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196 Sherman St, Unit 2

196 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02140
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

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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 Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Harvard Square is $3,690.

What is the largest Gated Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,200 at 10-12 Greenway Ct.

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 1,398 sq ft.

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