Homes for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA with Spacious Closets (41 Rentals)

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property at 1580 Massachusetts Ave

$4,250

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$4,250

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$4,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1580 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7C

1580 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 950 Massachusetts Ave

$4,300

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$4,300

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$4,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

950 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 418

950 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
property at 20 Ellery St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Ellery St, Unit 103

20 Ellery St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 159 5th St

$4,800

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$4,800

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$4,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

159 5th St, Unit .5

159 5th St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 573 Cambridge Street

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

573 Cambridge Street

AllstonMA02134
property at 571 Cambridge St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

571 Cambridge St

BostonMA02134
property at 48 Lowell St

$3,750

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$3,750

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$3,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

48 Lowell St, Unit 3

48 Lowell St
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 60 Charlesgate W

$5,500

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$5,500

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$5,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

60 Charlesgate W, Unit 2C

60 Charlesgate W
BostonMA02215
property at 79 Linden St

$5,495

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$5,495

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$5,495

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

79 Linden St, Unit 2

79 Linden St
BostonMA02134
property at 3 Aldie St

$3,400

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$3,400

Total Monthly Price
$3,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

3 Aldie St, Unit 2

3 Aldie St
BostonMA02134
property at 38 Babcock St

$7,800

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$7,800

Total Monthly Price
$7,800

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

38 Babcock St, Unit 3

38 Babcock St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 10 Clearway St

$4,800 - $5,600

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$4,800 - $5,600

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$4,800 - $5,600

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

10 Clearway St

BostonMA02115
property at 6 Shepard St

$3,900

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$3,900

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$3,900

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

6 Shepard St

BostonMA02135
property at 37 Alpine St

$3,600

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$3,600

Total Monthly Price
$3,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

37 Alpine St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 2 Cambridge Ter

$5,200

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$5,200

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$5,200

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2 Cambridge Ter, Unit 1

2 Cambridge Ter
BostonMA02134

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property at 59 Temple St

$4,800

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$4,800

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$4,800

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

59 Temple St, Unit 1

59 Temple St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 35 Westland Ave

$2,150 - $4,750

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$2,150 - $4,750

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$2,150 - $4,750

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

35 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 19 Gilman St

$4,450

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$4,450

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$4,450

3 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

19 Gilman St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 16 Alston St

$6,500

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$6,500

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$6,500

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

16 Alston St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 1422 Commonwealth Ave

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1422 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

1422 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 85 Brainerd Rd

$4,100

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$4,100

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$4,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

85 Brainerd Rd, Unit 503

85 Brainerd Rd
BostonMA02134
property at 9 Everett St

$3,200 - $4,350

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$3,200 - $4,350

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$3,200 - $4,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

9 Everett St

BostonMA02134
property at 6 Nashua St

$3,675

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$3,675

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$3,675

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

6 Nashua St, Unit 2

6 Nashua St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 1169 Commonwealth Ave

$4,700

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$4,700

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$4,700

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1169 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

1169 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02134
property at 1111 Boylston St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1111 Boylston St, Unit 48

1111 Boylston St
BostonMA02215
property at 18 Myrick St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

18 Myrick St, Unit 18 Myrick

18 Myrick St
BostonMA02134
property at 43 Westland Ave

$2,250 - $4,650

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$2,250 - $4,650

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$2,250 - $4,650

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

43 Westland Ave

BostonMA02115
property at 530 Cambridge St

$3,900

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$3,900

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$3,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

530 Cambridge St, Unit 3

530 Cambridge St
BostonMA02134
property at 65 Hemenway St

$2,300 - $2,800

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$2,300 - $2,800

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$2,300 - $2,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

65 Hemenway St

BostonMA02115
property at 12 Bradbury St

$6,300

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$6,300

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$6,300

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

12 Bradbury St

BostonMA02134

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property at 61 Kenwood St

$3,000

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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

61 Kenwood St, Unit 3

61 Kenwood St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 869 Beacon St

$6,500

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$6,500

Total Monthly Price
$6,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

869 Beacon St, Unit 1

869 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 15 Higgins St

$3,400

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$3,400

Total Monthly Price
$3,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

15 Higgins St, Unit 2

15 Higgins St
BostonMA02134
property at 26 Charnwood Rd

$1,110

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$1,110

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$1,110

6 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

26 Charnwood Rd

BostonMA02144

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property at 17 Kenneson Rd

$1,230

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$1,230

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$1,230

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

17 Kenneson Rd

SomervilleMA02145

Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 4625 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $17,396. There are also 4525 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $1,000 to $28,000.

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 $1,000 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,860.

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 $1,000 to $17,396, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $19,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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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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