Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Harvard University Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (175 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Harvard University area of Cambridge that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Story St, Unit 32

11 Story 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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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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20 Marie Ave, Unit 2
$5,600
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$5,600

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$5,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Marie Ave, Unit 2

20 Marie AveCambridge, MA 02139
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83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1576-1F
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1576-1F

83 Trowbridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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129 Oxford St, Unit #2
$4,145
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$4,145

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$4,145
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129 Oxford St, Unit #2

129 Oxford 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
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

128 Oxford St, Unit #6

128 Oxford StCambridge, MA 02140
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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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9 Forest St, Unit #32
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

9 Forest St, Unit #32

9 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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61 Dana St, Unit #8
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

61 Dana St, Unit #8

61 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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1642 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1642 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

1642 Massachusetts AveCambridge, 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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60 Dana St, Unit 8
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

60 Dana St, Unit 8

60 Dana StCambridge, MA 02138
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26 Forest St, Unit #1
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Forest St, Unit #1

26 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Harvard University

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ENNEAStudio$3,000
115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)Model 5$3,300

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 Pet Friendly Harvard University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Harvard University?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Harvard University is at 146 Summer St, Unit 8 listed at $2,100.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Harvard University Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Harvard University is $3,325.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Harvard University Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Harvard University is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,375 at 11 Story St, Unit 3.

What is the average size for Harvard University Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Harvard University is currently at 3,503 sq ft.

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