Apartments for Rent in the Harvard University Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (387 Rentals)

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CHR Harvard Square Communities
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$2,510 - $7,395

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Base Rent$2,510 - $7,395

Total Monthly Price$2,510 - $7,395
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

CHR Harvard Square Communities

1 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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Chapman Arms
$2,500 - $3,500

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chapman Arms

4 University RdCambridge, MA 02138
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Forest Court
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$2,875 - $4,000

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Base Rent$2,875 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Concord Ave
$2,200 - $6,500

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Base Rent$2,200 - $6,500

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $6,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

5 Concord Ave

5 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 2F
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 2F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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132 1/2 Oxford St
$2,950 - $3,100

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Base Rent$2,950 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price$2,950 - $3,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

132 1/2 Oxford St

132 1/2 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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7 Story St, Unit 1DW
$6,625

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Base Rent$6,625

Total Monthly Price$6,625
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Story St, Unit 1DW

7 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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79 Martin St, Unit #34
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 30

79 Martin St, Unit #34

79 Martin StCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Magnolia Ave, Unit #1
$3,600

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Base Rent$3,600

Total Monthly Price$3,600
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Magnolia Ave, Unit #1

12 Magnolia AveCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Adams Ter, Unit 2
$5,100

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Base Rent$5,100

Total Monthly Price$5,100
12 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8 Adams Ter, Unit 2

8 Adams TerCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Shepard St, Unit A
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Shepard St, Unit A

12 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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20 Forest St
$2,595 - $3,600

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Base Rent$2,595 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$2,595 - $3,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Forest St

20 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Story St
$3,750 - $4,000

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Base Rent$3,750 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$3,750 - $4,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Story St

5 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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67 Dana St, Unit 5
$3,900

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Base Rent$3,900

Total Monthly Price$3,900
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

67 Dana St, Unit 5

67 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Hammond St, Unit 3
$4,350

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Base Rent$4,350

Total Monthly Price$4,350
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3 Hammond St, Unit 3

3 Hammond StCambridge, MA 02138

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59 Church St, Unit 201
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

59 Church St, Unit 201

59 Church StCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Concord Ave, Unit 704
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Concord Ave, Unit 704

7 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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27 Forest St
$2,600 - $3,300

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Base Rent$2,600 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $3,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

27 Forest St

27 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Gray St
$2,900 - $3,650

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Base Rent$2,900 - $3,650

Total Monthly Price$2,900 - $3,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1 Gray St

1 Gray StCambridge, MA 02138
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8A Forest St
$3,500 - $4,225

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Base Rent$3,500 - $4,225

Total Monthly Price$3,500 - $4,225
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

8A Forest St

8A Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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128 Oxford St, Unit #6
$4,350

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Base Rent$4,350

Total Monthly Price$4,350
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

128 Oxford St, Unit #6

128 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Forest St
$3,150 - $3,600

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Base Rent$3,150 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$3,150 - $3,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Forest St

15 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8
$2,680

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Base Rent$2,680

Total Monthly Price$2,680
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

12 Chauncy St, Unit #24 - 8

12 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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14 Chauncy St
$3,675 - $3,795

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Base Rent$3,675 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price$3,675 - $3,795
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Chauncy St

14 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Forest St
$2,975 - $3,150

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Base Rent$2,975 - $3,150

Total Monthly Price$2,975 - $3,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Forest St

15 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1575 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 47
$3,995

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Base Rent$3,995

Total Monthly Price$3,995
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1575 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 47

1575 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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116 Mount Auburn St, Unit 32
$3,700

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Base Rent$3,700

Total Monthly Price$3,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

116 Mount Auburn St, Unit 32

116 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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10 Shepard St, Unit 3
$4,150

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Base Rent$4,150

Total Monthly Price$4,150
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Shepard St, Unit 3

10 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Forest St, Unit B2
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Forest St, Unit B2

7 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Cambridge, Massachusetts. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard University

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Harvard University area of Cambridge, MA?

As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 387 available Harvard University apartments priced from $1,650 to $9,200, with an average monthly rent of $3,557.

How much are Studio apartments in Harvard University?

There are currently 83 Studio Apartments in Harvard University with rent ranges from $2,100 to $3,600 with an average price of $2,526.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Harvard University Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Harvard University ranges from $1,650 to $3,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,626.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Harvard University cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Harvard University range from $2,550 to $6,085. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,453.

How expensive are Harvard University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 57 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $6,500 - averaging $4,098 for the location.

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