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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Offering Up to 2 Months free on select apartment homes on all 12+ Month leases. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 10-31-2025
Offering 1/2 Month Free On Any 1 Bedroom If Moved In By October 31st! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 10-31-2025
UP TO 2 MONTHS FREE BASE RENT! Min. term & restrictions apply. Other costs & fees excluded. Offer may change.Expires 10-31-2025
**Special Offer: $1,000 Security Deposit** For approved applicants requiring SD. First & Last Mo. Deposits required. Terms and conditions applyExpires 10-31-2025
**Special Offer: $1,000 Security Deposit** For approved applicants requiring SD. First & Last Mo. Deposits required. Terms and conditions applyExpires 10-31-2025
NOW OFFERING 10 WEEKS FREE!*Expires 10-31-2025
1 MONTH FREE on 2 bedrooms! Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Contact the leasing office for details!Expires 10-31-2025
Up to a 1/2 Month Free on Select Apartments! New residents only - transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Nov 15, 2025]Expires 10-31-2025
Receive $1,000 off plus an additional $500 if you apply within 24 hours of your tour! *Restrictions apply, please contact the leasing team for details.Expires 10-31-2025
1.5 months free and $2,000 look and lease - contact the leasing office for more information! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 10-31-2025
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Harvard Square, MA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
**No Broker Fee** Parking availableExpires 12-31-2025
Everything Included, no fees!Expires 05-01-2031
2 garage spot included in the rent. (WORTH $200 DOLLARS each A MONTH) No last month up front. Pet negotiable.Expires 05-31-2026
Enjoy One Month Free on Select Units – Rent Prices Reflect the Incentive Applied Over the Lease Term!!!Expires 10-31-2025
One Month Free For Select Units - No Brokers FeeExpires 11-01-2025
One Month Free On Select Units! Ask About Our Free Parking Concession! (11/1/2025) Ask About Our Gym Membership Credit! (11/1/2025)Expires 11-15-2025
Off-site parking .2 miles away at 50 Prospect St. (offering parking concession of $1,000) Full Month Off On Select Units! - NO BROKERS FEE - Ask About Our Free Storage! (10/1/2025)Expires 11-01-2025
No Broker Fee Two Month Free For Select Units! Ask About Our Storage Concession!Expires 11-01-2025
NO BROKER FEE & UP TO ONE MONTH FREE RENT WHEN YOU LEASE A NEW APARTMENT HOME AT PERIDOT! *Restrictions may apply; contact our team for more details.*Expires 11-01-2025
For applicants with good credit, income and job historyExpires 01-31-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Harvard Square is at 120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton listed at $1,020.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Harvard Square is $4,162.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at 241 Freeman St, Unit 5.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Harvard Square is currently at 1,512 sq ft.
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