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27 Forest St
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183 Harvard St
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196 Sherman St, Unit 2
196 Sherman St
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9 Fulkerson St, Unit 2
9 Fulkerson St
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122 Berkshire St, Unit 3B
122 Berkshire St
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8 Dudley St
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27 Forest St
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435 Cambridge St
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9 Upland Rd
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27 Forest St, Unit 1
27 Forest St
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9 Upland Rd
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277 Harvard St, Unit 11
277 Harvard St
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38 Jefferson St
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5 Wood St
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118 Berkshire St
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118 Columbia St
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52 Garden St
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6 White Street Pl
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89 Spring St, Unit 3a
89 Spring St
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89 Spring St
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159 Concord Ave, Unit 4
159 Concord Ave
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368 Broadway, Unit 2
368 Broadway
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12 Regent St
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67 Washburn Ave
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23 Elmer St, Unit 1
23 Elmer St
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344 Putnam Ave, Unit 1
344 Putnam Ave
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99 Rice St
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10 Trowbridge St, Unit 1
10 Trowbridge St
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24 Tufts St, Unit 2
24 Tufts St
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62 Pleasant St
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223 Prospect St, Unit 3
223 Prospect St
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177 Rindge Ave, Unit 2L
177 Rindge Ave
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147 Columbia St, Unit 3l
147 Columbia St
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13 Pleasant St
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152 Columbia St
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19 Plymouth St
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55 Magazine St
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413 Washington St
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413 Washington St
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34 Speridakis Ter
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660 Cambridge St
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56 Kelly Rd
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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 | $3,481 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,183 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,870 | $980 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,731 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,351 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,612 | $950 | $8,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 6015 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $15,000. There are also 4373 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $875 to $38,000.
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 $875 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,732.
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 $950 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $15,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.
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