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

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Blair Pond Estates
$1,995 - $3,795
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$1,995 - $3,795

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Blair Pond Estates

30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Briston Arms Apartments
$1,950 - $2,440
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$1,950 - $2,440

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Briston Arms Apartments

237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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19 Garden St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Garden St

19 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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Close Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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243 BroadwayCambridge, 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
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$1,890 - $3,567
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$1,890 - $3,567

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525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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Flats on Comm
$1,895 - $3,200
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$1,895 - $3,200

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1

Flats on Comm

1246 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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83 Westland Ave
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$2,000 - $5,800
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$2,000 - $5,800

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83 Westland Ave

83 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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103 Hemenway St
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$2,000 - $5,200
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$2,000 - $5,200

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103 Hemenway St

103 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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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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Washington Heights
Rent Specials
$2,000 - $2,625
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$2,000 - $2,625

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$2,000 - $2,625
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Washington Heights

127-135 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Commonwealth Apartments
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$1,995 - $2,575
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$1,995 - $2,575

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Commonwealth Apartments

1144-1160 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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27 Saint Lukes Rd
$1,850 - $8,000
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$1,850 - $8,000

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$1,850 - $8,000
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

27 Saint Lukes Rd

27 Saint Lukes RdAllston, MA 02134
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805 Mount Auburn St
$1,850 - $2,700
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$1,850 - $2,700

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$1,850 - $2,700
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805 Mount Auburn St

805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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220 - 236 Kelton St
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$1,995 - $2,375
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$1,995 - $2,375

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220 - 236 Kelton St

220-236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
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126 Warren St
$300 - $4,500
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$300 - $4,500

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$300 - $4,500
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

126 Warren St

126 Warren StBrighton, MA 02135
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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095

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$1,845 - $2,095
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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83 Gordon St
$1,995 - $2,295
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$1,995 - $2,295

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83 Gordon St

83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

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 1,363 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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