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70 5th St, Unit #1

3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 2

16 Ware St, Unit B

14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-4

6 Alberta Ter, Unit 4

17 Bay

8 Worthington St, Unit 2

19 Bay St

41 Bowdoin St, Unit 3-4
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333 Harvard St, Unit 4A

276 Harvard St

1137 Massachusetts Ave, Unit A

14 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2

114 Fayerweather St, Unit 2

1 Crawford St

8 Chapman Pl, Unit 3

20 Ellery St, Unit 103

30 Frost St

353 Prospect St, Unit 3
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13 Pleasant St, Unit 2

23 Gray St, Unit 4

9 Fairfield St, Unit 1L

55 Magazine St, Unit 21

128 Holworthy St, Unit 1

19 Arrow St

164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168

167 Hampshire St, Unit 1

33 Pleasant St, Unit 2

36 Linnaean St, Unit 12A
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45 Trowbridge St, Unit 4C

11 Gray St, Unit 5

950 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 506

20 Chestnut St, Unit 405

23 Pine St, Unit 2##

54 Concord Ave, Unit 102

15 Langdon St

1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77

118 Sherman St, Unit 118T

106 Pleasant St, Unit 1
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357 Prospect St, Unit 3

325 Franklin St, Unit 408

1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7C

2 Cameron Ave, Unit 1

19 Plymouth St, Unit 3f

25 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 3

8 Chapman Pl, Unit 2

434 Franklin St

75 Hamilton St, Unit 11

503 Franklin St, Unit 2
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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 Condos for Rent | $3,657 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent | $4,138 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent | $4,510 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Condos for Rent | $5,074 | $975 | $9,000 |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Condos for Rent | $3,143 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Condos for Rent | $2,160 | $1,025 | $8,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 4103 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $17,396. There are also 4168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $975 to $28,000.
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 $975 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,487.
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 $875 to $17,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,210 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.
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