5 Chester St, Unit 33
5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
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5 Blake St, Unit 1
5 Blake St
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177 Rindge Ave
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863 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 311
863 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
29 Wheeler St, Unit 1
29 Wheeler St
CambridgeMA02138
333 Harvard St, Unit 4A
333 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
1716 Cambridge St, Unit #35
1716 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
353 Prospect St, Unit 3
353 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
51 Rindge Ave, Unit 2L
51 Rindge Ave
CambridgeMA02140
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6 White Street Pl, Unit R
6 White Street Pl
CambridgeMA02140
173 Rindge Ave, Unit 2L
173 Rindge Ave
CambridgeMA02140
11 Gray St, Unit 5
11 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
200 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77
1643 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
357 Prospect St, Unit 3
357 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
4 Gore Street Plz
CambridgeMA02141
18 Walden St, Unit 18
18 Walden St
CambridgeMA02140
325 Franklin St, Unit 408
325 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
201 Sherman St
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26 White St
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250 Western Ave, Unit 1
250 Western Ave
CambridgeMA02139
173 Rindge Ave, Unit 1R
173 Rindge Ave
CambridgeMA02140
159 5th St, Unit .5
159 5th St
CambridgeMA02141
42 Putnam Ave, Unit 17A
42 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
10 Pleasant St, Unit 3
10 Pleasant St
CambridgeMA02139
2440 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 31
2440 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
14 Market St, Unit 2##
14 Market St
CambridgeMA02139
395 Broadway, Unit 32
395 Broadway
CambridgeMA02139
550 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
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370 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02138
201 Norfolk St, Unit 1
201 Norfolk St
CambridgeMA02139
3 Howland St
CambridgeMA02138
87 New St, Unit 405
87 New St
CambridgeMA02138
334 Harvard St, Unit J6
334 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
334 Harvard St, Unit A6
334 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
250 Kendall St, Unit 1406
250 Kendall St
CambridgeMA02142
87 New St, Unit 112
87 New St
CambridgeMA02138
1617 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
1617 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
345 Franklin St, Unit 508
345 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
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345 Franklin St, Unit 303
345 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
605 Concord Ave, Unit 307
605 Concord Ave
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603 Concord Ave, Unit 309F
603 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 18
120 Brainerd Rd
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39 Cross St, Unit 1
39 Cross St
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29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2
29 Minnesota Ave
SomervilleMA02145
257 Beacon St, Unit 1
257 Beacon St
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41 Cross St, Unit A
41 Cross St
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358 Broadway
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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 | $3,558 | $1,380 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,361 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,745 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,560 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,900 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,914 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 4681 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $25,830. There are also 4802 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $1,000 to $35,500.
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 $1,000 to $35,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,528.
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 $1,175 to $25,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,160 to $35,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.
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