Cheap Homes for Rent in Harvard University Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,100 (49 Rentals)

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property at 95A Beacon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95A Beacon St, Unit 95A

95A Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 60 Park St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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60 Park St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 154 Summer St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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154 Summer St, Unit 3R

154 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 154 Summer St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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154 Summer St, Unit 3R

154 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 293 Beacon St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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293 Beacon St, Unit 2

293 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 69 Dana St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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69 Dana St, Unit 2L

69 Dana St
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 284 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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284 Beacon St, Unit 1

284 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 286 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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286 Beacon St, Unit 1

286 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 11 Gray St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Gray St, Unit 11

11 Gray St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 27 Forest St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Forest St, Unit 4

27 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 7 Linnaean St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Linnaean St, Unit 10

7 Linnaean St
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 1570 Massachusetts Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

1570 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 7

1570 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 7 Story St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Story St, Unit 36

7 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 11 Story St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Story St, Unit #36

11 Story St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 1699 Cambridge St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1699 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 1699 Cambridge St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

1699 Cambridge St, Unit 23

1699 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 185 Beacon St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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185 Beacon St, Unit 3

185 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 15 Wendell St

$2,610

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$2,610

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$2,610

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Wendell St, Unit 4

15 Wendell St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 95 Trowbridge St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95 Trowbridge St, Unit #22

95 Trowbridge St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 1683 Cambridge St

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

1683 Cambridge St, Unit F

1683 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 1643 Cambridge St

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1643 Cambridge St, Unit 5

1643 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 16 Ware St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

16 Ware St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 16 Ware St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Ware St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 27 Forest St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

27 Forest St, Unit 1

27 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 15 Story St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Story St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 1576 Cambridge St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1576 Cambridge St, Unit 1R

1576 Cambridge St
CambridgeMA02138

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property at 187 Beacon St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

187 Beacon St, Unit 3

187 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 187 Beacon St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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187 Beacon St, Unit 3

187 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 13 Harrison St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Harrison St, Unit 2

13 Harrison St
SomervilleMA02143

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard University Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard University, MA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard University area is the $0.22 price per square foot 58 Atherton St Model at 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Harvard University apartment is the 139 Oxford St Model at 139 Oxford St, Unit 12 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. 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.
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
139 Oxford St, Unit 12139 Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.30
27 Forest St, Unit 627 Forest St2BR,1BA$0.28
10 Ivaloo St, Unit D1210 Ivaloo St2BR,1BA$0.30
152 Summer St, Unit 11T152 Summer St2BR,1BA$0.30
8 Gray St, Unit 1-38 Gray St1BR,1BA$0.31
83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1054-2F83 Trowbridge St1BR,1BA$0.26
83 Trowbridge St, Unit 7283 Trowbridge St1BR,1BA$0.26
3 Gray Gdns W, Unit 3A3 Gray Gdns W1BR,1BA$0.31
9 Gray Gdns E, Unit 3A9 Gray Gdns E1BR,1BA$0.29

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard University

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard University?

There are currently 387 Apartments for Rent in Harvard University, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $9,300. There are also 199 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard University ranging from $1,150 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harvard University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harvard University ranges from $1,150 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,840.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harvard University?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harvard University range from $2,700 to $6,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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