Apartments for Rent in the Harvard University Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (308 Rentals)

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Forest Court
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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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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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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59 Church St, Unit 201
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

59 Church St, Unit 201

59 Church StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Howland St, Unit 1
$12,350
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$12,350

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$12,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 30

3 Howland St, Unit 1

3 Howland StCambridge, MA 02138
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65 Wendell St, Unit wen
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

65 Wendell St, Unit wen

65 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Adams Ter, Unit 2
$5,200
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$5,200

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$5,200
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

8 Adams Ter, Unit 2

8 Adams TerCambridge, MA 02138
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132 1/2 Oxford St, Unit 12
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

132 1/2 Oxford St, Unit 12

132 1/2 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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12 Shepard St, Unit A
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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12 Shepard St, Unit A

12 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Shepard St, Unit A
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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12 Shepard St, Unit A

12 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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12 Shepard St, Unit #A
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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12 Shepard St, Unit #A

12 Shepard StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Story St
$3,750 - $4,000
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$3,750 - $4,000

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$3,750 - $4,000
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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$3,900

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$3,900
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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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$4,350

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$4,350
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3 Hammond St, Unit 3

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

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

7 Concord Ave, Unit 704

7 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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114 Mount Auburn St
$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
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114 Mount Auburn St

114 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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27 Forest St
$2,600 - $3,300
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$2,600 - $3,300

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$2,600 - $3,300
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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$2,900 - $3,650

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$2,900 - $3,650
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1 Gray St

1 Gray StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Story St, Unit 14
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
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7 Story St, Unit 14

7 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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83 Trowbridge St
$2,669 - $2,915
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$2,669 - $2,915

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$2,669 - $2,915
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

83 Trowbridge St

83 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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8A Forest St
$3,500 - $4,225
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$3,500 - $4,225

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$3,500 - $4,225
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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$4,350

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$4,350
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128 Oxford St, Unit #6

128 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Forest St
$2,975 - $3,150
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$2,975 - $3,150

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$2,975 - $3,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Forest St

15 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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70 Kirkland St, Unit 5
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

70 Kirkland St, Unit 5

70 Kirkland StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Story St
$6,350 - $8,200
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$6,350 - $8,200

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$6,350 - $8,200
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Story St

7 Story StCambridge, MA 02138

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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 University, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #21

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, July 28, 2026, there are currently 308 available Harvard University apartments priced from $1,650 to $13,133, with an average monthly rent of $3,569.

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 $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,672.

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 $2,900 to $4,670. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,523.

How expensive are Harvard University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 60 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,200 to $12,350 - averaging $4,401 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.