Student Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (135 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
$3,821 - $9,936

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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,656 - $6,779

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Base Rent$3,656 - $6,779

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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,416 - $7,967

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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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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$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 - $4,950

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Base Rent$3,285 - $4,950

Total Monthly Price$3,285 - $4,950
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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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Harvard University Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard University Housing

18 Prescott 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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Zeta Psi
Studio Apartments

Zeta Psi

253-259 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Graduate Junction
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Graduate Junction

269 Vassar StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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10 Akron St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10 Akron St

10 Akron 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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28 Hingham St
3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Hingham St

28 Hingham 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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11 Plymouth St
3 Bedroom Apartments

11 Plymouth St

11 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

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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 Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

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

The average rent for a Student Apartment in Harvard Square is $4,584.

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 1,004 sq ft.

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