
Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $1,500 (39 Rentals)


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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

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17 Hunting St

179 Prospect St

27 William St

279 Harvard St

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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2

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222 Winchester St, Unit #2

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420 Medford St, Unit 1

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1050 Commonwealth Ave

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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

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94 Heath St, Unit 1

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7 Denby Rd

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
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11 Houghton St, Unit 2

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

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1089 Beacon St, Unit 1

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27 Linden St, Unit 27 Liden Street Apartment 1 Allston

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14 Duval St

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18 Glenville Ave

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92 Wallace St, Unit 1

43 Temple St

22 Highgate St, Unit 22
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43 Paulina St, Unit 2A

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

43 Paulina St, Unit 1

91 Belmont St

NABC - A17

80 Gardner 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 | $2,569 | $1,550 | $5,447 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $800 | $9,330 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,760 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,148 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,742 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,789 | $1,450 | $9,200 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,808 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?
There are currently 1,031 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,550 to $5,447 with an average price of $2,569.
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 $800 to $9,330 with an average monthly rent of $3,071.
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 $1,350 to $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,760.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 896 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $20,550 - averaging $4,148 for the location.
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