Apartments for Rent in the Harvard University Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (445 Rentals)

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Forest Court
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$2,875 - $3,285
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$2,875 - $3,285

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$2,875 - $3,285
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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13 Roberts Rd
$3,150
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$3,150

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$3,150
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

13 Roberts Rd

13 Roberts RdCambridge, MA 02138
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11 Gray St, Unit 1
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Gray St, Unit 1

11 Gray StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Wendell St, Unit T
$2,550
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$2,550

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$2,550
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

15 Wendell St, Unit T

15 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
Studio Apartment Available Now

1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A

3 Gray Gdns WCambridge, MA 02138
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60 Hammond St, Unit #2
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

60 Hammond St, Unit #2

60 Hammond StCambridge, MA 02138
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35 Wendell St, Unit 22
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

35 Wendell St, Unit 22

35 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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1697 Cambridge St, Unit 19

1697 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1576 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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27 Forest St, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

27 Forest St, Unit 1

27 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1570 Cambridge St, Unit 1F
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Dec 1

1570 Cambridge St, Unit 1F

1570 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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11 Traymore St, Unit 11
$5,400
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$5,400

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$5,400
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Traymore St, Unit 11

11 Traymore StCambridge, MA 02140
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51 Langdon St, Unit 7
$4,595
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$4,595

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$4,595
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

51 Langdon St, Unit 7

51 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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9 Story St, Unit 32
$3,375
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$3,375

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$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

9 Story St, Unit 32

9 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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26 Forest St, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

26 Forest St, Unit 1

26 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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11 Story St, Unit 32
$3,375
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$3,375

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$3,375
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11 Story St, Unit 32

11 Story StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Concord Ave, Unit 110
$2,550
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$2,550

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$2,550
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7 Concord Ave, Unit 110

7 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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20 Langdon St, Unit 1-21
$3,595
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$3,595

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$3,595
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20 Langdon St, Unit 1-21

20 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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20 Langdon St, Unit 1-21
$3,595
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$3,595

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$3,595
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20 Langdon St, Unit 1-21

20 Langdon StCambridge, MA 02138
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114 Mount Auburn St, Unit 115-62
$3,475
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$3,475

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$3,475
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

114 Mount Auburn St, Unit 115-62

114 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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20 Marie Ave, Unit #2
$5,300
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$5,300

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$5,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Marie Ave, Unit #2

20 Marie AveCambridge, MA 02139
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27 Forest St, Unit #1
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
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27 Forest St, Unit #1

27 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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39 Magnolia Ave, Unit 1
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Magnolia Ave, Unit 1

39 Magnolia AveCambridge, MA 02138
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132 1/2 Oxford St, Unit 12
$2,975
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$2,975

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$2,975
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

132 1/2 Oxford St, Unit 12

132 1/2 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Harvard University Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard University

How much are Studio apartments in Harvard University?

There are currently 105 Studio Apartments in Harvard University with rent ranges from $1,900 to $3,475 with an average price of $2,573.

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 $1,600 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,796.

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 $2,400 to $6,085. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,384.

How expensive are Harvard University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 93 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,800 to $6,000 - averaging $3,813 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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 Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.