Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harvard University Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,600 (27 Rentals)

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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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property at 69 Dana St
$1,700 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,500
9 Month Lease Term
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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69 Dana St

CambridgeMA02138
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49 Garfield St, Unit 2
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
11 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

49 Garfield St, Unit 2

49 Garfield StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 1691 Cambridge St
$2,175 - $2,495

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Base Rent$2,175

Total Monthly Price$2,175
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1691 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02138
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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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6 Agassiz St, Unit 3
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

6 Agassiz St, Unit 3

6 Agassiz StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 16 Chauncy St
$2,500 - $3,150

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,150

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,150
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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16 Chauncy St

CambridgeMA02138

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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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property at 6 Washington Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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6 Washington Ave

CambridgeMA02140
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77 Trowbridge St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77 Trowbridge St

77 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138

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132.5 Oxford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

132.5 Oxford St

132 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 21 Shepard St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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21 Shepard St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 594 Somerville Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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594 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 154 Summer St
$2,200 - $3,100

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,100

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $3,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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154 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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Kent Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Street Apartments

32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 286 Beacon St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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286 Beacon St

SomervilleMA02143

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard University, MA

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard University area is the $0.33 price per square foot 288 Beacon St Model at 288 Beacon St, Unit 2 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value Harvard University apartment is the 332 Beacon St Model at 332 Beacon St, Unit 2 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting at $5,600 with a $0.56 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
288 Beacon St, Unit 2288 Beacon St2BR, 1BA$0.33
332 Beacon St, Unit 2332 Beacon St4BR, 2BA$0.56
58 Atherton St, Unit 358 Atherton St1BR, 1BA$0.33
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 1639 Somerville AveStudio, 1BA$0.25
17 Story St17 Story St4BR, 2BA$0.60
6 Belmont St, Unit 36 Belmont St4BR, 1BA$0.46
12 Craigie Ter, Unit 212 Craigie Ter2BR, 1BA$0.39
27 Forest St, Unit 627 Forest St2BR, 1BA$0.29
332 Beacon St, Unit 2332 Beacon St4BR, 2BA$0.60
128 Oxford St, Unit #6128 Oxford St2BR, 1BA$0.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harvard University?

The cheapest apartment in Harvard University is 5 Concord Ave which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in Harvard University costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harvard University?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Harvard University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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