310 Prospect St, Unit 3
310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
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15 Arlington St
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45 Rice St
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5 Chester St, Unit 33
5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
6 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1
6 Ellsworth Ave
CambridgeMA02139
40 Linnaean St, Unit #11
40 Linnaean St
CambridgeMA02138
33 Harding St
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16 Chauncy St
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218 Banks St, Unit 7
218 Banks St
CambridgeMA02138
142 Berkshire St
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78 Kirkland St, Unit 1
78 Kirkland St
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21 Blake St
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135 Columbia St, Unit 1L
135 Columbia St
CambridgeMA02139
177 Rindge Ave
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863 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 311
863 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
6 Alberta Ter, Unit 4
6 Alberta Ter
CambridgeMA02140
91 Hancock St, Unit 4
91 Hancock St
CambridgeMA02139
536 Cambridge St, Unit 3
536 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02141
333 Harvard St, Unit #9
333 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
11 Forest St, Unit 22
11 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
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55 Magazine St, Unit 29
55 Magazine St
CambridgeMA02139
1 Gray St, Unit 3
1 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
14 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2
14 Magnolia Ave
CambridgeMA02138
20 Ellery St, Unit 103
20 Ellery St
CambridgeMA02138
51 Rindge Ave, Unit 2L
51 Rindge Ave
CambridgeMA02140
6 White Street Pl, Unit R
6 White Street Pl
CambridgeMA02140
173 Rindge Ave, Unit 2L
173 Rindge Ave
CambridgeMA02140
10 7th St, Unit 10
10 7th St
CambridgeMA02141
164 Putnam Ave, Unit 168
164 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
27 Lambert St, Unit 3R
27 Lambert St
CambridgeMA02141
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167 Hampshire St, Unit 1
167 Hampshire St
CambridgeMA02139
1800 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #32
1800 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
367 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Unit #2
367 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
CambridgeMA02141
900 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 6
900 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
11 Gray St, Unit 5
11 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
20 Chestnut St, Unit 405
20 Chestnut St
CambridgeMA02139
23 Pine St, Unit 2##
23 Pine St
CambridgeMA02139
200 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
1643 Cambridge St, Unit 77
1643 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
9 Fairfield St, Unit 1L
9 Fairfield St
CambridgeMA02140
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22 Sunset Rd
CambridgeMA02138
25 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 3
25 Highland Ave
CambridgeMA02139
16 Sullivan Rd
CambridgeMA02138
106 Pleasant St, Unit 1
106 Pleasant St
CambridgeMA02139
11 Berkshire St
CambridgeMA02141
10 Speridakis Ter, Unit 1
10 Speridakis Ter
CambridgeMA02139
325 Franklin St, Unit 408
325 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
152 Columbia St, Unit 2L
152 Columbia St
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365 Columbia St, Unit 2
365 Columbia St
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14 Fisk Pl
CambridgeMA02139
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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 | $3,514 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,357 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,885 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,603 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,048 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,826 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 4076 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $20,550. There are also 4086 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $1,060 to $19,750.
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 $1,060 to $19,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,560.
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 $1,300 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $19,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.
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