
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,550 (154 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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32 Gordon St

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83 Gordon St

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92 Gordon St

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501 Beacon St, Unit C, Unit C

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87 Gordon St

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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 | $2,544 | $1,550 | $7,399 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $1,820 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,334 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,019 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,173 | $3,950 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,630 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Square is Vinal Street Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Harvard Square costs $15,000.
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 167 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 $235 which is $14,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Square.
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