12 Ellery St, Unit 306, Unit 306
12 Ellery St
CambridgeMA02138
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217 Harvard St, Unit 1L, Unit 1L
217 Harvard St
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56 Kirkland St
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15 Boardman St
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2130 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
20 Ellery St, Unit 306, Unit 306
20 Ellery St
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950 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02139
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1580 Massachusetts Ave
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64 Charlesgate E, Unit 64, Unit 64
64 Charlesgate E
BostonMA02215
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BostonMA02134
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70 Leo M Birmingham Pky
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416 Marlborough St
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BostonMA02215
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1061 Beacon St
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17 Ashland St
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1284 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7, Unit 7
1284 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02134
48 Lowell St, Unit 3, Unit 3
48 Lowell St
SomervilleMA02143
6 Nashua St, Unit 2, Unit 2
6 Nashua St
SomervilleMA02145
191 Washington St, Unit 513, Unit 513
191 Washington St
BostonMA02135
249 Corey Rd, Unit 105, Unit 105
249 Corey Rd
BostonMA02135
531 Beacon St, Unit 7, Unit 7
531 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
366 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6D, Unit 6D
366 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
29 Brainerd Rd, Unit T8, Unit T8
29 Brainerd Rd
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15 Higgins St, Unit 2, Unit 2
15 Higgins St
BostonMA02134
56 Saint Germain St, Unit 30##, Unit 30##
56 Saint Germain St
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9 Everett St
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869 Beacon St
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BrooklineMA02446
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533 Cambridge St
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376 Medford St, Unit 2, Unit 2
376 Medford St
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79 Linden St, Unit 2, Unit 2
79 Linden St
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38 Babcock St, Unit 3, Unit 3
38 Babcock St
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1422 Commonwealth Ave
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32 Long Ave
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2 Cambridge Ter
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64 Litchfield St
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388 Marlborough St
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591 Beacon St
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15 Aberdeen St
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591 Beacon St
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1169 Commonwealth Ave
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45 Litchfield St
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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 | $3,565 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,256 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,947 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,822 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,829 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,385 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 5792 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $21,950. There are also 5927 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $1,000 to $22,500.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harvard Square ranges from $1,000 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,615.
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 $1,100 to $20,212, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $22,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.
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