
Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (187 Rentals)


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Cambridge Ivy Inn

Frost Terrace

Briston Arms Apartments

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10 Clary St

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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

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17 Hunting St

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53 Rindge Ave, Unit 53 Rindge - 3S

315 Elm St
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21 Brookline St, Unit #111

66 Homer Ave, Unit 112

155 Prospect St

1102 Cambridge Street

Harvard University Housing

179 Prospect St

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave

29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard

61 Fayette Street

63 Inman Street
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Putnam Manor

Close Building

27 William St

279 Harvard St

Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House

Finch Cambridge

525 LINC

Flats on Comm

Washington Heights

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Hamilton Union

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Vinal Street Apartments

15-25 Hemenway St

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Burbank Terrace

21 Euston

27 Saint Lukes Rd

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220 - 236 Kelton St

805 Mount Auburn St

302 Newbury St

18 Saint Lukes Rd
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399 Marlborough St

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868 Beacon St

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107 Gordon St, Unit 2

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1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A

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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B

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401 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 1

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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507 Beacon St

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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
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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 | $2,551 | $1,495 | $5,862 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,844 | $1,250 | $9,500 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,791 | $4,700 | $9,800 |
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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 1,037 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,495 to $5,862 with an average price of $2,551.
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 $1,250 to $13,532 with an average monthly rent of $3,097.
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 $12,192. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,795.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,046 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $16,554 - averaging $4,198 for the location.
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