
Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $2,000 (225 Rentals)


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Cambridge Ivy Inn

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Briston Arms Apartments

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8 Fulkerson St, Unit R

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19 Garfield St, Unit 7

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1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 54

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122 Inman St, Unit 3

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146 Allston St

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175 River St, Unit 2

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47 Rice St, Unit 3
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8 Fulkerson St

155 Prospect St

1102 Cambridge Street

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179 Prospect St

1610-1622 Massachusetts Ave

29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
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Putnam Manor

19 Garden St

Close Building

279 Harvard St

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525 LINC

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83 Westland Ave

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103 Hemenway St

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Washington Heights

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Commonwealth Apartments

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27 Saint Lukes Rd

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805 Mount Auburn St

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220 - 236 Kelton St

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126 Warren St

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1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A
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3 Adamson St

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1179 Commonwealth Ave

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1128 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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1169 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 607

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350 Beacon St, Unit 3B

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1124 Commonwealth Avenue

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501 Beacon St, Unit C

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507 Beacon St

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104 Warren St, Unit 4

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83 Gordon St
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 | $2,524 | $1,225 | $6,935 |
| Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,747 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,311 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,115 | $990 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,232 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,436 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHarvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #23
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 1,363 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,225 to $6,935 with an average price of $2,524.
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 $1,025 to $12,988 with an average monthly rent of $3,048.
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 $2,000 to $13,365. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,747.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,613 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,054 to $21,632 - averaging $4,311 for the location.
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