290 Prospect St, Unit #1
290 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (1,082 Rentals)
17 Bay
CambridgeMA02139
47 Homer Ave, Unit 5-2
47 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138
27 Lambert St, Unit 3L
27 Lambert St
CambridgeMA02141
3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 2
3 Gray Gdns W
CambridgeMA02138
290 Prospect St, Unit 1
290 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
2445 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
2445 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-4
14 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
6 Alberta Ter, Unit 4
6 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
2353 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2353 Mass Ave 81
2353 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
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68 Plymouth St, Unit 1
68 Plymouth St
CambridgeMA02141
276 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
132 Sherman St, Unit 12
132 Sherman St
CambridgeMA02140
16 Ware St, Unit B
16 Ware St
CambridgeMA02138
19 Bay St
CambridgeMA02139
333 Harvard St, Unit 4A
333 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
504 Cambridge St, Unit 3
504 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02141
8 Chapman Pl, Unit 3
8 Chapman Pl
CambridgeMA02138
40 Gibson St
CambridgeMA02138
20 Ellery St, Unit 103
20 Ellery St
CambridgeMA02138
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16 Murdock St, Unit 2
16 Murdock St
CambridgeMA02139
353 Prospect St, Unit 3
353 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
19 Arrow St
CambridgeMA02138
13 Pleasant St, Unit 2
13 Pleasant St
CambridgeMA02139
23 Gray St, Unit 4
23 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
2 Arlington St, Unit 22
2 Arlington St
CambridgeMA02140
6 Clary St, Unit 1
6 Clary St
CambridgeMA02139
164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168
164 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
167 Hampshire St, Unit 1
167 Hampshire St
CambridgeMA02139
33 Pleasant St, Unit 2
33 Pleasant St
CambridgeMA02139
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60 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2
60 Magnolia Ave
CambridgeMA02138
35 Trowbridge St, Unit 1C
35 Trowbridge St
CambridgeMA02138
4 Chauncy St, Unit 1
4 Chauncy St
CambridgeMA02138
11 Gray St, Unit 5
11 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
950 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 506
950 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
23 Pine St, Unit 2##
23 Pine St
CambridgeMA02139
66 Walden St, Unit 4
66 Walden St
CambridgeMA02140
15 Langdon St
CambridgeMA02138
118 Sherman St, Unit 118T
118 Sherman St
CambridgeMA02140
1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77
1643 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
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218 Thorndike St, Unit 207
218 Thorndike St
CambridgeMA02141
9 Fairfield St, Unit 1L
9 Fairfield St
CambridgeMA02140
2456 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 304
2456 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
325 Franklin St, Unit 1
325 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
20 Chestnut St, Unit 405
20 Chestnut St
CambridgeMA02139
357 Prospect St, Unit 3
357 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
21 Chauncy St
CambridgeMA02138
269 Huron Ave, Unit 4
269 Huron Ave
CambridgeMA02138
30 Frost St
CambridgeMA02140
18 Walden St, Unit 18
18 Walden St
CambridgeMA02140
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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 | $3,558 | $1,380 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,361 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,745 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,560 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,900 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,914 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 4714 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $25,830. There are also 4812 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $1,000 to $35,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harvard Square?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harvard Square ranges from $1,000 to $35,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,528.
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 $1,175 to $25,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,160 to $35,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.
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