Cheap Apartments for Rent near Harvard, MA from $1,300 (36 Rentals)

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property at 14 Forest St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14 Forest St

AyerMA01432
property at 40 E Main St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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40 E Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 3 Church St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3 Church St

ShirleyMA01464
property at 37 Central Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

37 Central Ave

AyerMA01432
property at 10 Pond St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

10 Pond St

AyerMA01432
property at 42 W Main St
$1,500 - $1,700

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom Rentals
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42 W Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 3 Grove St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3 Grove St

AyerMA01432

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property at 100.5 Washington St
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 6 Groton-Harvard Rd
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 42 Swanson Ct
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A

42 Swanson Ct
BoxboroughMA01719
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property at 108 E Main St
$1,825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1

108 E Main St, Unit 2

108 E Main St
AyerMA01432
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property at 25 Main St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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25 Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 42-44 Cambridge St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Old Towne Village
$1,945 - $2,975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,945 - $2,975

Total Monthly Price$1,945 - $2,975
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 22

Old Towne Village

10 Old Towne RdAyer, MA 01432
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property at 113 W Main St
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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113 W Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 6 Samantha Ln
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

6 Samantha Ln

AyerMA01432
property at 62 Willow Rd
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

62 Willow Rd

AyerMA01432
property at 23 Grove St
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

23 Grove St

AyerMA01432
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9 Pearl St, Unit #1
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

9 Pearl St, Unit #1

9 Pearl StAyer, MA 01432
property at 14 Lawton St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14 Lawton St

AyerMA01432
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Devenscrest Village
$2,300 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $2,550
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Devenscrest Village

35 Littleton RdAyer, MA 01432
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property at 209 Great Rd
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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209 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 22-26-26 Waltham St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$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

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

176 Swanson Rd, Unit 306

176 Swanson Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 42 Swanson Ct
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

42 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 89 Willard St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

89 Willard St

AyerMA01432
property at 35 Swanson Ct
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

35 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 7 White Pine Knoll
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

7 White Pine Knoll

WestfordMA01886
property at 26 Spencer Rd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

26 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 57 Mill Street Extension
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

57 Mill Street Extension

LancasterMA01523

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Cheapest Available Harvard Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harvard, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Littleton Lyne Apartments in the Ayer neighborhood priced from $1,950. Devenscrest Village in the Ayer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harvard apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$1,950
Devenscrest Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2,300
Paddock EstatesA21BR, 1BA$2,428

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard, MA and Nearby

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard area is the $2.59 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Devenscrest Village in the Ayer neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Harvard apartment is the A2 Model at Paddock Estates in the Boxborough neighborhood starting at $2,428 with a $3.18 price per square foot. 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.
Devenscrest Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.59
Paddock EstatesA21BR, 1BA$3.18
9 Pearl St, Unit #19 Pearl St2BR, 1BA$2.70
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$2.60

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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 $2,428 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 $1,950 at Littleton Lyne Apartments.

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