5 Bedroom Homes for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (82 Rentals)

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property at 173 Rindge Ave
$4,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,750

Total Monthly Price$4,750
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

173 Rindge Ave, Unit 1R

173 Rindge Ave
CambridgeMA02140
property at 156 Hampshire St
$7,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,950

Total Monthly Price$7,950
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

156 Hampshire St

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 33 Brewster St
$10,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$10,000

Total Monthly Price$10,000
5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

33 Brewster St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 90 Raymond St
$15,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$15,000

Total Monthly Price$15,000
5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Outdoors

90 Raymond St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 28 Avon St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

28 Avon St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 110 Academy Hill Rd
$4,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,100

Total Monthly Price$4,100
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

110 Academy Hill Rd, Unit 1

110 Academy Hill Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 9 Medford St
$4,186

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,186

Total Monthly Price$4,186
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

9 Medford St, Unit 1

9 Medford St
MedfordMA02155

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property at 414 Western Ave
$4,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,200

Total Monthly Price$4,200
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

414 Western Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 18 Alcott St
$4,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,200

Total Monthly Price$4,200
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

18 Alcott St, Unit 18

18 Alcott St
BostonMA02134
property at 34 Raymond St
$4,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,500

Total Monthly Price$4,500
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

34 Raymond St, Unit 1

34 Raymond St
BostonMA02134
property at 39 Falkland St
$4,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,600

Total Monthly Price$4,600
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

39 Falkland St, Unit 2

39 Falkland St
BostonMA02135
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property at 42 William St
$4,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,850 - $4,800

Total Monthly Price$3,850 - $4,800
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

42 William St

MedfordMA02155
property at 48 Cameron Ave
$6,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,800 - $6,500

Total Monthly Price$4,800 - $6,500
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now

48 Cameron Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 82 Empire St
$5,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,000

Total Monthly Price$5,000
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

82 Empire St, Unit 2

82 Empire St
BostonMA02134
property at 36 Raymond St
$5,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,000

Total Monthly Price$5,000
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

36 Raymond St

BostonMA02134
property at 62 Ridgemont St
$5,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,000

Total Monthly Price$5,000
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condo for Rent
Available Now

62 Ridgemont St

BostonMA02134
property at 34 Raymond St
$5,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,000

Total Monthly Price$5,000
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

34 Raymond St, Unit T

34 Raymond St
BostonMA02134

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property at 21 Aberdeen St
$5,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600 - $5,000

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $5,000
11 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

21 Aberdeen St

BostonMA02215
property at 51 Gardner St
$6,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,000 - $6,300

Total Monthly Price$5,000 - $6,300
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now

51 Gardner St

BostonMA02134
  • Smoke Free
property at 35 Long Ave
$5,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,100 - $5,300

Total Monthly Price$5,100 - $5,300
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now

35 Long Ave

BostonMA02134
  • Smoke Free
property at 17 Mackin St
$5,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,200

Total Monthly Price$5,200
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

17 Mackin St

BostonMA02135
property at 11 Bagnal St
$5,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,600 - $5,900

Total Monthly Price$4,600 - $5,900
9 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

11 Bagnal St

BostonMA02134
  • Smoke Free
property at 5 Murdock Ter
$5,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,695

Total Monthly Price$5,695
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

5 Murdock Ter, Unit 5

5 Murdock Ter
BostonMA02135
property at 12 Chester St
$5,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,800

Total Monthly Price$5,800
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

12 Chester St, Unit 1

12 Chester St
BostonMA02134
  • Smoke Free
property at 10 Fern St
$5,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,875

Total Monthly Price$5,875
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

10 Fern St

BostonMA02134
  • Smoke Free
property at 11 Falkland St
$5,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,900

Total Monthly Price$5,900
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

11 Falkland St

BostonMA02135
property at 10 Greylock Rd
$6,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,000

Total Monthly Price$6,000
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 1, 2027
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

10 Greylock Rd, Unit 2

10 Greylock Rd
BostonMA02134

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property at 21 Euston St
$6,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$5,800 - $6,100

Total Monthly Price$5,800 - $6,100
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Now

21 Euston St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 83 Glenville Ave
$6,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,200

Total Monthly Price$6,200
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

83 Glenville Ave, Unit 1

83 Glenville Ave
BostonMA02134
property at 38 Cherry St
$6,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,350

Total Monthly Price$6,350
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

38 Cherry St, Unit 1

38 Cherry St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 25 Saint Marys Ct
$7,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,200

Total Monthly Price$7,200
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

25 Saint Marys Ct, Unit 1##

25 Saint Marys Ct
BrooklineMA02446
  • Smoke Free
property at 447 Park Dr
$7,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,500

Total Monthly Price$7,500
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

447 Park Dr, Unit 3C

447 Park Dr
BostonMA02215

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?

There are currently 3581 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $19,888. There are also 2643 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $850 to $60,000.

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 $850 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,563.

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 $19,888, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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