
Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $1,200 (36 Rentals)


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214 Brookline St, Unit 2

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214 Brookline St, Unit 2

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2532 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartment 2532

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2020 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

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16 Nashua St

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152 Winchester St, Unit 1

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21 Granite St, Unit 2

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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

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192 Washington St, Unit 1
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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

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68 Willow Ave, Unit 2A

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21 Linden St

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19 Farrington Ave, Unit #24
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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 |
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Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,610 | $900 | $5,650 |
Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,717 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,825 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,870 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHarvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #23
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?
There are currently 1,210 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $900 to $5,650 with an average price of $2,610.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Harvard Square ranges from $950 to $10,108 with an average monthly rent of $3,029.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Harvard Square cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Harvard Square range from $1,200 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,652.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,888 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $999 to $17,900 - averaging $4,084 for the location.
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