Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (180 Rentals)

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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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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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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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property at 3 Cedar Square

$2,000

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3 Cedar Square

CambridgeMA02140
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155 Prospect St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

155 Prospect St

155 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139
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61 Fayette Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

61 Fayette Street

61 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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63 Inman Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

63 Inman Street

63 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
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Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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243 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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525 LINC
Rent Specials
$1,790 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150

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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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220 - 236 Kelton St
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$1,895 - $2,500
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$1,895 - $2,500

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$1,895 - $2,500
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220 - 236 Kelton St

220-236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
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507 Beacon St
$1,895 - $2,145
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$1,895 - $2,145

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$1,895 - $2,145
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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868 Beacon St
$1,945 - $2,295
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$1,945 - $2,295

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$1,945 - $2,295
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868 Beacon St

868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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1572 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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1572 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1572 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?

There are currently 1,079 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,495 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,573.

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 $1,000 to $8,992 with an average monthly rent of $3,124.

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 $13,663. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,818.

How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,213 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,175 to $25,618 - averaging $4,218 for the location.

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