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


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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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471 Commonwealth Ave

21 Euston

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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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