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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBlair Pond Estates
30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChester Street Apartments
9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge 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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$1,199
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$1,199
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17 Putnam Ave, Unit room
17 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,950
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84 Pleasant St, Unit 3
84 Pleasant StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,995
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371 Harvard St, Unit 3
371 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,500
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$1,500
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$1,500
1000 Memorial Dr, Unit 2
1000 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,800
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$1,800
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146 Allston St
146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,000
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$2,000
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11 Wendell St, Unit 14
11 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,200
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$1,200
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28 Speridakis Ter, Unit 3
28 Speridakis TerCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,100
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2020 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
2020 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave
1610-1622 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House
223-225 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now525 LINC
525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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$1,700 - $6,800
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Westland Avenue Apartments
70 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCommonwealth Apartments
1144-1160 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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$1,975 - $4,000
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHamilton Union
508-524 Cambridge StAllston, MA 02134
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$1,900 - $3,350
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGardner St, 75-90
75-90 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,850 - $2,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805 Mount Auburn St
805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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$1,850 - $6,000
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27 Saint Lukes Rd
27 Saint Lukes RdAllston, MA 02134
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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501 Beacon St, Unit C
501 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$1,800
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7 Beals St, Unit B7
7 Beals StBrookline, MA 02446
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99 School St, Unit 1
99 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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42 Preston Rd, Unit 1
42 Preston RdSomerville, MA 02143
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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40 Bristol St, Unit 1
40 Bristol StEast Cambridge, MA 02141
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217 Fuller St, Unit 3
217 Fuller StBrookline, MA 02446
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20 Chester St, Unit #1A
20 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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152 Winchester St, Unit 1
152 Winchester StBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,775
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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104 Warren St, Unit 4
104 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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68 Woodstock Ave, Unit 3
68 Woodstock AveBoston, MA 02135
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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 | $2,662 | $1,700 | $6,010 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,026 | $950 | $6,715 |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,181 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,801 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,061 | $975 | $9,300 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,316 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?
There are currently 1,114 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,700 to $6,010 with an average price of $2,662.
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 $6,715 with an average monthly rent of $3,026.
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 $1,900 to $10,702. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,610.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,232 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $14,500 - averaging $4,181 for the location.
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