228 Charles St, Unit 1, Unit 1
228 Charles St
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40 Clifton St, Unit 21, Unit 21
40 Clifton St
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10 Brookline St
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103 Sciarappa St, Unit 2, Unit 2
103 Sciarappa St
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17 Bay
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27 Lambert St, Unit 3L, Unit 3L
27 Lambert St
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8 Bishop Richard Allen Dr
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52 Garden St, Unit 31L, Unit 31L
52 Garden St
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52 Garden St
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1137 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 506, Unit 506
1137 Massachusetts Ave
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290 Prospect St, Unit 1, Unit 1
290 Prospect St
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881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 43, Unit 43
881 Massachusetts Ave
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10 Hunting St, Unit 2, Unit 2
10 Hunting St
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269 Harvard St, Unit 24, Unit 24
269 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
68 Plymouth St, Unit 1, Unit 1
68 Plymouth St
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8 Fulkerson St
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82 Kirkland St, Unit 2, Unit 2
82 Kirkland St
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276 Harvard St, Unit 9-12, Unit 9-12
276 Harvard St
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99 Lexington Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
99 Lexington Ave
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11 Story St, Unit 3, Unit 3
11 Story St
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68 Allston St, Unit 1, Unit 1
68 Allston St
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104 Trowbridge St, Unit 4, Unit 4
104 Trowbridge St
CambridgeMA02138
116 Willow St, Unit 116-04, Unit 116-04
116 Willow St
CambridgeMA02141
357 Prospect St, Unit 3, Unit 3
357 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
97 Hancock St, Unit 10, Unit 10
97 Hancock St
CambridgeMA02139
5 Elmer St, Unit 2, Unit 2
5 Elmer St
CambridgeMA02138
434 Franklin St, Unit 3L, Unit 3L
434 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
333 Harvard St, Unit 4A, Unit 4A
333 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 44, Unit 44
881 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
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36 Portsmouth St, Unit 3, Unit 3
36 Portsmouth St
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333 Harvard St, Unit 4A, Unit 4A
333 Harvard St
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290 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
290 Prospect St
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881 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 32, Unit 32
881 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
291 Elm St
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40 Gibson St
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1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 32, Unit 32
1580 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
8 Chapman Pl, Unit 3, Unit 3
8 Chapman Pl
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16 Murdock St, Unit 2, Unit 2
16 Murdock St
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2456 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 303, Unit 303
2456 Massachusetts Ave
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66 Elm St
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353 Prospect St, Unit 3, Unit 3
353 Prospect St
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 2, Unit 2
13 Pleasant St
CambridgeMA02139
4 Trowbridge Pl, Unit 3C, Unit 3C
4 Trowbridge Pl
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3 Reed St, Unit 4, Unit 4
3 Reed St
CambridgeMA02140
1775 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6
1775 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
23 Gray St, Unit 4, Unit 4
23 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
104 Trowbridge St, Unit 3, Unit 3
104 Trowbridge St
CambridgeMA02138
104 Trowbridge St, Unit 5, Unit 5
104 Trowbridge St
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Harvard Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,565 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,256 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,947 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,822 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,829 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,385 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 5826 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $21,950. There are also 5943 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $1,000 to $22,500.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harvard Square ranges from $1,000 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,615.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harvard Square?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harvard Square range from $1,100 to $20,212, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $22,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.
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