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
$3,003 - $16,814
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$3,003 - $16,814

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Luxe at Alewife

80 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Urbane at Alewife
$2,939 - $8,355
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Urbane at Alewife

50 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,545 - $8,695
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
$2,635 - $13,037
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$2,635 - $13,037

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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Chroma
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$3,333 - $22,550
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$3,333 - $22,550

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$3,333 - $22,550
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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One65 Main
$3,882 - $10,000
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One65 Main

165 Main StCambridge, MA 02142
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Watermark Kendall West
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$3,704 - $6,137
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Watermark Kendall West

350 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
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$2,406 - $7,005
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Cambridge Park Apartments
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$3,389 - $7,821
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Cambridge Park Apartments

30 Cambridge Park DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Watermark Kendall East
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$2,969 - $6,288
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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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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Proto Kendall Square
$3,171 - $15,057
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Proto Kendall Square

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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525 LINC
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$1,790 - $3,567
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525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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Van Ness
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$3,408 - $11,600
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Van Ness

1335 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Verra
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$2,663 - $6,049
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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E3 Apartments
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$2,836 - $25,183
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$2,836 - $25,183

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$2,836 - $25,183
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E3 Apartments

65 Brainerd RdAllston, MA 02134
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Bower
$3,146 - $6,622
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Bower

771-775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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The Harlo
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$3,795 - $11,855
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Prospect Union Square
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$2,810 - $7,635
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Radius
Rent Specials
$2,103 - $4,885
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Radius

530 Western AveBrighton, MA 02135
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30 Dalton
$4,498 - $12,022
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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1330 Boylston
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$4,375 - $12,362
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$4,375 - $12,362

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$4,375 - $12,362
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1330 Boylston

1330 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Fenway Triangle
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$3,753 - $8,664
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$3,753 - $8,664

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Fenway Triangle

180 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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Blvd & Bond
$3,114 - $8,460
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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139-151 Columbia St
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139-151 Columbia St

139-151 Columbia StCambridge, MA 02139
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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.
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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
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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

Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

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 1,121 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,550 to $5,500 with an average price of $2,579.

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 $9,862 with an average monthly rent of $3,137.

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 $14,632. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,870.

How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,313 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,175 to $12,350 - averaging $4,266 for the location.

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