
Homes for Rent by Owner in Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (53 Rentals)


13 Story St, Unit #37

14 Chestnut St, Unit 14 Chestnut St.

1643 Cambridge St, Unit 66

41 Bowdoin St, Unit 3-4

2 Hardwick St, Unit 1st floor East Cambridge

75 5th St

4 Arcadia St, Unit 2

19 Tremont St, Unit 3
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231 Broadway, Unit 4

136 Clay St

184 Green St, Unit 1

13 Michael Way

30 Cambridge Ter

58 Regent St

950 Massachusetts Ave

26 Commonwealth Ter, Unit 3

1091 Boylston, Unit 34

115 Highland Ave, Unit 14
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19 Malvern Ave

1091 Boylston St, Unit 4D

90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 8

7 Commonwealth Ct, Unit 5

112 Allston St, Unit 3

47 Colborne Rd, Unit #2

1165 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1111 Boylston St, Unit 34

158 Kelton St, Unit 1

19 Chestnut Hill Ave

36 Peterborough St
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466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 606

2 Fenway Plz, Unit 9

64 Charlesgate E, Unit 69

12 Sanger St, Unit 2

147 Kelton St, Unit 606

86 Jersey St, Unit NO BROKER FEE FURNISHED

85 Brainerd Rd, Unit 85 Brainerd Road #303
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9 Gardner Ter, Unit 3

483 Beacon St, Unit #96

104 Warren St

25 Chester St

250 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 20

1 Woodstock Ave

531 Newbury St, Unit 2

32 Long Ave, Unit 1

9 Medford St

50 Hichborn St

12 Stoneholm St

534 Beacon St

70 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Harvard Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,538 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,248 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,916 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,820 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,249 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,000 | $1,000 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 11296 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $29,690. There are also 7337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $775 to $40,000.
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 $775 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,497.
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 $2,054 to $18,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $14,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.
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