
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,495 (123 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 416

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186 Naples Rd, Unit 401

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182 Naples Rd, Unit 211

10 Armington St, Unit 3

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 208

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 616
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 506

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60 Brighton Ave

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92 Gordon St

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83 Gordon St

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225 Kelton St

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153 Kelton St

87 Gordon St

1039 Commonwealth Ave

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15 Royce Rd

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8 Woodstock Ave
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165 Kelton St

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1124 Commonwealth Avenue

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40 Ridgemont St

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220 Kelton 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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83 Gordon St

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31 Gardner St

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12 Royce Rd

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76 Gordon St, Unit 1

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71 Chester St, Unit 5

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

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505 Beacon St

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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317 Allston St
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162 Kelton St

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194 Kelton St

107 Gordon St, Unit 2

1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 28

103 Gordon St, Unit 9

107 Gordon St, Unit 7

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317 Allston St

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49 Winship St

1615 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33
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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 | $2,573 | $1,495 | $5,500 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,000 | $8,992 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,818 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,218 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,744 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,713 | $1,250 | $9,000 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,336 | $4,195 | $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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard Square?
The cheapest apartment in Harvard Square is Burbank Terrace which is listed at $1,575, 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 203 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 $298 which is $14,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harvard Square.
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