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$2,685
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,330
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$2,685
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,685
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$2,330
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$2,685
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,990
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,550
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$440
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$2,990
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$3,040
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,415
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,625
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,625
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,595
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$5,150
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$5,595
32 Healey St
32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,870
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
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$2,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,870
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,380
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,380
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,325
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,325
929 Massachusetts Ave
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,415
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,365
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,920
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$4,365
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,715
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,270
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$5,715
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,765
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,765
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,795
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,420
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,795
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,460
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,460
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,095
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,680
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$4,095
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,295
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,880
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$4,295
7 Cameron Ave
7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
10 Essex St
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23 Sidney St
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632 Massachusetts Ave
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88 Ames St
CambridgeMA02142
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$1,550 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now525 LINC
525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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$2,368 - $6,682
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,368 - $6,682
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$2,368 - $6,682
Overlook at St. Gabriels
175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,400 - $4,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNOVA Brighton
1505 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241
Verra
50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306
The Harlo
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,250 - $3,500
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Guild
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,555 - $5,545
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Royal Belmont
375 Acorn Park DrBelmont, MA 02478
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$3,104 - $9,062
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,104 - $9,062
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$3,104 - $9,062
Blvd & Bond
88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,988 - $4,136
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCamelot Court
10 Camelot CtBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,813 - $5,270
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,743 - $5,200
Required Monthly Fees
$70
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$2,813 - $5,270
Hew at 1515
1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,263 - $5,266
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,263 - $5,266
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$2,263 - $5,266
1550 on the Charles
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$3,600 - $4,800
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,600 - $4,800
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$3,600 - $4,800
The Jordan
249 Corey RdBrighton, MA 02135
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$3,677 - $26,330
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$3,677 - $26,330
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$3,677 - $26,330
30 Dalton
30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,200
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Studio Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,200
Total Monthly Price
$2,200
38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,300
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,940
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,300
1260 Boylston St
1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,020
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,020
45 Carlton St
45 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,740
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,740
346 Somerville Ave
346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,365
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,990
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,365
365 Western Ave
365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,455
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,455
221 Massachusetts Ave
221 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,140
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$1,760
Required Monthly Fees
$380
Total Monthly Price
$2,140
1550 Soldiers Field Rd
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,365
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
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$1,990
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,365
270 Babcock St
270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,205
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,205
161 Washington St
161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,425
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$2,425
8 Elko St
8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,385
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,385
270 Babcock St
270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,695
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,695
1350 Boylston St
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,635
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,260
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,635
365 Western Ave
365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 28Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,265
1335 Boylston St
1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$4,565
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,190
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,565
1335 Boylston St
1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,648 | $1,100 | $6,010 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $800 | $6,312 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,627 | $1,900 | $9,995 |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,183 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,797 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,034 | $1,020 | $9,300 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,427 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Harvard Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Harvard Square?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Harvard Square is at 525 LINC listed at $1,550.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Harvard Square Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Harvard Square is $4,033.
What is the largest Short-term Harvard Square Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 3,956 square feet unit starting from $3,677 at 30 Dalton.
What is the average size for Harvard Square Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Harvard Square is currently at 582 sq ft.
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