Student Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (133 Rentals)

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Rentals in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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One65 Main
$3,998 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$4,005 - $6,945
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,002 - $9,326
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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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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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard Street
$3,285 - $3,650
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$3,285 - $3,650

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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155 Prospect St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Prospect St

155 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Union Pl
4 Bedroom Apartments

4 Union Pl

4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Concord Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 Concord Ave

22 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Botanic Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Botanic Gardens

4 Fernald DrCambridge, MA 02138
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99 Brattle St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

99 Brattle St

99 Brattle StCambridge, MA 02138
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42 Kirkland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

42 Kirkland St

42 Kirkland StCambridge, MA 02138
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Graduate Junction
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Graduate Junction

269 Vassar StCambridge, MA 02139
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1-2 Athens Ter
3 Bedroom Apartments

1-2 Athens Ter

1-2 Athens TerCambridge, MA 02138
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Leverett Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leverett Towers

1-3 Cowperthwaite StCambridge, MA 02138
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Zeta Psi
Studio Apartments

Zeta Psi

253-259 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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33-35 Banks St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33-35 Banks St

33-35 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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472-474 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

472-474 Broadway

472-474 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Athens Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

3 Athens Ter

3 Athens TerCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Grant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Grant St

8 Grant StCambridge, MA 02138
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10 Akron St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10 Akron St

10 Akron StCambridge, MA 02138
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Alumnae Hall
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alumnae Hall

5 Cowperthwaite StCambridge, MA 02138
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Harvard University Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard University Housing

18 Prescott StCambridge, MA 02138
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47 Banks St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 Banks St

47 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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4-6 Athens Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

4-6 Athens Ter

4-6 Athens TerCambridge, MA 02138
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11 Plymouth St
3 Bedroom Apartments

11 Plymouth St

11 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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41-43 Banks St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41-43 Banks St

41-43 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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Terry Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terry Terrace

15-19 Everett StCambridge, MA 02138
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11 Ware St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Ware St

11 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Harvard Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Harvard Square?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Harvard Square is at 525 LINC listed at $1,550.

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

The average rent for a Student Apartment in Harvard Square is $4,770.

What is the largest Student Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at 330 Saint Paul St.

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

The average size for a Student rental in Harvard Square is currently at 706 sq ft.

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