Student Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (118 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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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,300 - $3,500
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$3,300 - $3,500

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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One65 Main
$3,313 - $12,143
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$3,313 - $12,143

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$3,313 - $12,143
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,188 - $6,532
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$3,188 - $6,532

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$3,188 - $6,532
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$2,811 - $7,129
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$2,811 - $7,129

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$2,811 - $7,129
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard Street
Rent Specials
$2,550 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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37 Banks St
2 Bedroom Apartments

37 Banks St

37 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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22-24 Prescott St
Studio Apartments

22-24 Prescott St

22-24 Prescott StCambridge, MA 02138
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28 Hingham St
3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Hingham St

28 Hingham StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Athens Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

3 Athens Ter

3 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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42 Kirkland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

42 Kirkland St

42 Kirkland StCambridge, 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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11 Ware St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Ware St

11 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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Botanic Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Botanic Gardens

4 Fernald DrCambridge, 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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Terry Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terry Terrace

15-19 Everett StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.

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472-474 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

472-474 Broadway

472-474 BroadwayCambridge, 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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47 Banks St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 Banks St

47 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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18 Banks St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Banks St

18 Banks StCambridge, 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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Ash Down House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ash Down House

235 Albany StCambridge, MA 02139
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59 Banks St
3 Bedroom Apartments

59 Banks St

59 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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69 Banks St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Banks St

69 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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Botanic Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Botanic Gardens

7 Fernald DrCambridge, MA 02138
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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

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 $4,307.

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 $4,600 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 858 sq ft.

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