Studio Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,188 Rentals)

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Luxe at Alewife
Rent Specials
$2,704 - $2,814
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$2,704 - $13,108

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$2,704 - $13,108
Studio Apartments Available Jan 24, 2026

Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
Rent Specials
$2,773 - $2,888
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$2,801 - $9,904

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$2,801 - $9,904
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Tempo Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,301 - $5,121
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$2,301 - $8,484

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$2,301 - $8,484
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Park Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,729 - $4,651
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$2,729 - $6,525

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$2,729 - $6,525
Studio Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

Cambridge Park Apartments

30 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$2,740 - $3,345
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$2,740 - $5,300
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$41

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$2,781 - $5,341
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,156 - $3,408
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$3,151 - $9,137
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$144

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$3,295 - $9,281
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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One65 Main
$3,327 - $3,682
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$3,327 - $12,143

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$3,327 - $12,143
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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The Laurent
Rent Specials
$2,417 - $4,669
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$2,417 - $9,369

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$2,417 - $9,369
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The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$3,028 - $3,132
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Proto Kendall Square
$2,638 - $3,295
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,535 - $3,286
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$2,535 - $5,756

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$2,535 - $5,756
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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929 Mass
$2,375 - $2,410
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$2,375 - $3,895
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$35

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$2,410 - $3,930
Studio Apartments Available Feb 21, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,111 - $2,404
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$2,068 - $9,657

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$2,068 - $9,657
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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100 Memorial Drive
Rent Specials
$2,750
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$2,750 - $15,000

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$2,750 - $15,000
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100 Memorial Drive

100 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02142
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Walden Park
$2,312 - $3,048
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$2,312 - $4,899
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$65

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$2,377 - $4,964
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall East
Rent Specials
$2,973 - $3,043
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$2,981 - $6,945

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$2,981 - $6,945
Studio Apartments Available Jan 17, 2026

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
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334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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16 Chester St, Unit 2
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

16 Chester St, Unit 2

16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Wendell St, Unit T
$2,550
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$2,550

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$2,550
Studio Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

15 Wendell St, Unit T

15 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 West St, Unit 334-B7
$2,795
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$2,795

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$2,795
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4 West St, Unit 334-B7

4 West StCambridge, MA 02139
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
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140 Columbia St, Unit #145 - 1

140 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
$2,395
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$2,395

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$2,395
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15 Blake St, Unit #8

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
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11 New St, Unit #77 - 323

11 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8
$2,680
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$2,680

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$2,680
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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8

12 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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5 Blake St, Unit 3

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard Square Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Harvard Square of Boston, MA is the Studio Model starting from $1,850 at 805 Mount Auburn St. The average price for all Studio apartments in Harvard Square is currently $2,634. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
805 Mount Auburn StStudio$1,850
Armington Street ApartmentsStudio$1,875
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudio$1,900

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 Studio Harvard Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Harvard Square with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Harvard Square is at 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Harvard Square is $2,634.

What is the largest available Studio Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a square feet unit at .

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Harvard Square is currently 500 sq ft.

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