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30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBriston Arms Apartments
237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54, Unit 54
1648 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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70 Mount Vernon St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R
70 Mount Vernon StCambridge, MA 02140
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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175 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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155 Prospect St
155 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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1102 Cambridge Street
1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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Harvard University Housing
16 Prescott StCambridge, MA 02138
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179 Prospect St
179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
29 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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61 Fayette Street
61 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Garden St
19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Close Building
243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House
223-225 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Finch Cambridge
671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now525 LINC
525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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1246 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1140 Commonwealth Ave
1140 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now83 Westland Ave
83 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWashington Heights
127-135 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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1144-1160 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Vinal Street Apartments
10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now15-25 Hemenway St
15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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220 - 236 Kelton St
220-236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27 Saint Lukes Rd
27 Saint Lukes RdAllston, MA 02134
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 118 Saint Lukes Rd
18 Saint Lukes RdBoston, MA 02134
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507 Beacon St
507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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505 Beacon St
505 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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399 Marlborough St
399 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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868 Beacon St
868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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32 Riverdale St, Unit 1, Unit 1
32 Riverdale StBoston, MA 02134
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166 Kelton St
166 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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1079 Beacon St
1079 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8, Unit 8
304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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 | $2,541 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,332 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,041 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,149 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,667 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?
There are currently 1,319 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,650 to $21,950 with an average price of $2,541.
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 $1,050 to $10,447 with an average monthly rent of $3,086.
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 $15,354. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,795.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,502 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $20,410 - averaging $4,332 for the location.
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