Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (55 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Luxe at Alewife
$3,085 - $14,722
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$3,085 - $14,722

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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
$2,926 - $8,367
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Chroma
$3,439 - $22,366
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,838 - $9,664
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,669 - $6,782
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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One65 Main
$3,845 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,872 - $7,033
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
$2,553 - $6,943
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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The Wyeth
$4,150
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 5

The Wyeth

120-124 Rindge AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall East
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$3,041 - $9,300
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Watermark Kendall East

250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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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 Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Verra
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$2,680 - $5,946
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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525 LINC
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$1,790 - $2,536
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525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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The Harlo
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$3,771 - $11,855
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Van Ness
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$3,770 - $11,672
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$3,770 - $11,672

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$3,770 - $11,672
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Van Ness

1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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The Bon
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$3,281 - $6,200
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The Bon

1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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E3 Apartments
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$2,825 - $19,792
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$2,825 - $19,792

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$2,825 - $19,792
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E3 Apartments

65 Brainerd RdAllston, MA 02134
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Bower
$3,510 - $8,909
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Bower

771-775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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Fenway Triangle
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$3,261 - $13,058
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$3,261 - $13,058

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$3,261 - $13,058
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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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Prospect Union Square
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$2,817 - $8,696
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Radius
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$2,103 - $4,810
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$2,103 - $4,810

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Radius

530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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30 Dalton
$5,096 - $22,544
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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1330 Boylston
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$4,200 - $12,919
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$4,200 - $12,919

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$4,200 - $12,919
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1330 Boylston

1330 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Blvd & Bond
$3,178 - $7,656
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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78 Summer St
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78 Summer St

78 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143

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16 Elmer St.
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16 Elmer St.

16 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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Trolley Square
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Square

2377-2401 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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The Gateway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gateway

1298-1302 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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37-47 St Marys St
1 Bedroom Apartments

37-47 St Marys St

37-47 St Marys StBrookline, MA 02446
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Hanover Alewife
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Alewife

130 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140

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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?

There are currently 1,049 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,800 to $5,500 with an average price of $4,623.

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 $1,150 to $14,986 with an average monthly rent of $3,133.

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 $12,234. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,835.

How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,078 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $875 to $16,446 - averaging $4,204 for the location.

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