
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,495 (136 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


1179 Boylston St, Unit 7

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153 Kelton St

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60 Brighton Ave

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1175 Boylston St

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 304

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 202

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 208

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1412 Commonwealth Ave

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

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186 Naples Rd, Unit 401

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182 Naples Rd, Unit 211

23 Parsons St

1152 Commonwealth Ave

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

365 Washington St, Unit 204A

1334 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11
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533 Newbury St, Unit B

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220 Kelton St, Unit 1

99 Brainerd Rd, Unit 9

1163 Boylston St, Unit 28

1061 Beacon St, Unit 14

1061 Beacon St, Unit 11

1191 Boylston St, Unit 24

1179 Boylston St, Unit 9

1191 Boylston St, Unit 42

1175 Boylston St, Unit 4
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5 Walbridge St, Unit 4

1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

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40 Ridgemont St

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217 Kelton St

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64 Woodstock Ave

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161 Kelton St

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232 Kelton St

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68 Woodstock Ave

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99 Gordon St

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76 Gordon St, Unit 1

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

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389 Beacon St

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25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

1077 Beacon St, Unit 6

405 Beacon St, Unit 4

405 Beacon St, Unit C

405 Beacon St, Unit A

854 Beacon St, Unit 8

405 Beacon St, Unit D
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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 | $2,556 | $1,495 | $5,500 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,103 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,184 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,717 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,821 | $1,250 | $9,500 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,791 | $4,700 | $9,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 136 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harvard Square is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Square is 18 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Harvard Square costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harvard Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 190 regular apartments in Harvard Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harvard Square?
Cheap apartments in Harvard Square have an average cost of $338 which is $3,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Square.
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