Homes for Rent by Owner in Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (39 Rentals)

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property at 216 Prospect St

216 Prospect St, Unit 2

216 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 71 Putnam Ave

71 Putnam Ave, Unit #2

71 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
property at 231 Broadway

231 Broadway, Unit 4

231 Broadway
CambridgeMA02139
property at 1 Crawford St

1 Crawford St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 184 Green St

184 Green St, Unit 1

184 Green St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 252 Putnam Ave

252 Putnam Ave

CambridgeMA02139
property at 11 Story St

11 Story St, Unit #36

11 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 199 Prospect St

199 Prospect St, Unit 6

199 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 260 Sidney St

260 Sidney St, Unit 3L

260 Sidney St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 41 Bowdoin St

41 Bowdoin St, Unit 3-4

41 Bowdoin St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 11 Story St

11 Story St, Unit 31

11 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 52 Garden St

52 Garden St, Unit Garden Street

52 Garden St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 28 Soden St

28 Soden St, Unit 28-1

28 Soden St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 10 Hilliard St

10 Hilliard St, Unit #2

10 Hilliard St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 22 Reed St

22 Reed St, Unit 2

22 Reed St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 13 Michael Way

13 Michael Way

CambridgeMA02141
property at 213 Rindge Ave

213 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 18 Rush St

18 Rush St, Unit 2A

18 Rush St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 275 Medford St

275 Medford St, Unit 1

275 Medford St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 37 Myrtle St

37 Myrtle St, Unit 2

37 Myrtle St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 7 Wyatt St

7 Wyatt St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 5 Granite St

5 Granite St, Unit 2R

5 Granite St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 115 Highland Ave

115 Highland Ave, Unit 14

115 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02143
property at 24 Glenwood Rd

24 Glenwood Rd

SomervilleMA02145
property at 29 Elton Ave

29 Elton Ave, Unit 29

29 Elton Ave
WatertownMA02472
property at 7 Commonwealth Ct

7 Commonwealth Ct, Unit 5

7 Commonwealth Ct
BostonMA02135
property at 22 -24 Bayard St

22 -24 Bayard St, Unit #1 (First Floor)

22 -24 Bayard St
BostonMA02134

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property at 483 Beacon St

483 Beacon St, Unit #96

483 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 9 Gardner Ter

9 Gardner Ter, Unit 3

9 Gardner Ter
BostonMA02134
property at 28 Adamson St

28 Adamson St, Unit 30

28 Adamson St
BostonMA02134
property at 250 Commonwealth Ave

250 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 20

250 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02116
property at 32 Long Ave

32 Long Ave, Unit 1

32 Long Ave
BostonMA02134
property at 80 Webster Ave

80 Webster Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 151 Coolidge Ave

151 Coolidge Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 125 Pleasant St

125 Pleasant St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 12 Stoneholm St

12 Stoneholm St

BostonMA02115

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property at 50 Hichborn St

50 Hichborn St

BostonMA02135
property at 191 Washington St

191 Washington St

BostonMA02135
property at 188 Brookline Ave

188 Brookline Ave

BostonMA02215

Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?

There are currently 8208 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $29,690. There are also 5376 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $880 to $35,000.

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 $880 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,438.

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 $999 to $17,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $995.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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