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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harvard Square area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hamilton Union priced from $1,350. Cambridge Ivy Inn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Harvard Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton Union5-AIM1BR,1BA$1,350
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
176 Naples RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harvard Square area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Harvard Square apartment is the 909 Beacon St Model at 909 Beacon St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
909 Beacon St, Unit A909 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
317 Allston St, Unit 15317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?

There are currently 11121 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $29,913. There are also 7672 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $1,125 to $100,000.

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 $1,125 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,325.

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 $1,025 to $18,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $16,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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