Cheap Apartments for Rent near Harvard, MA from $1,300 (28 Rentals)

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property at 14 Forest St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Forest St

AyerMA01432
property at 37 Central Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Central Ave

AyerMA01432
property at 49 Main St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 11 Elm St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Elm St

AyerMA01432
property at 3 Grove St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Grove St

AyerMA01432

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property at 42 W Main St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 W Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 182 Swanson Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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182 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 43 Grove St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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43 Grove St

AyerMA01432
property at 108 E Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 E Main St

AyerMA01432

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property at 113 W Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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113 W Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 42 Swanson Ct

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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42 Swanson Ct, Unit 11A

42 Swanson Ct
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 23 Grove St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Grove St

AyerMA01432
property at 62 Willow Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 21

62 Willow Rd

AyerMA01432
property at 17 White Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

17 White Ct

ClintonMA01510
property at 310 Codman Hill Rd

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 22-26-26 Waltham St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22-26-26 Waltham St

MaynardMA01754
property at 176 Swanson Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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176 Swanson Rd, Unit 306

176 Swanson Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 87 Willard St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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87 Willard St

AyerMA01432
property at 47 Berlin St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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47 Berlin St

ClintonMA01510
property at 157-159 3rd St

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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157-159 3rd St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 246 High St Ext

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 14

246 High St Ext

LancasterMA01523
property at 162 Ayer Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

162 Ayer Rd

ShirleyMA01464

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Harvard, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Devenscrest Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,300
Paddock EstatesA21BR,1BA$2,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard, MA and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard area is the $3.11 price per square foot 21 Harris Farm Rd Model at 21 Harris Farm Rd, Unit Brand New 1 bedroom apt in the in the Regency at Bolton neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Harvard apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Devenscrest Village starting at $2,300 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Ayer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Harris Farm Rd, Unit Brand New 1 bedroom apt21 Harris Farm Rd1BR,1BA$3.11
Devenscrest Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.59
Paddock EstatesA21BR,1BA$3.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harvard Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harvard Apartment is $2,430 at Paddock Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harvard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harvard is starting from $2,300 at Devenscrest Village.

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