Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harvard, MA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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Foxglove Apartments
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Foxglove Apartments

253 Ayer RdHarvard, MA 01451
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Paddock Estates
$2,414 - $3,087
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Paddock Estates

1 Paddock LnBoxborough, MA 01719
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155 Nourse Rd
Studio Apartments

155 Nourse Rd

155 Nourse RdBolton, MA 01740
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16 Harvard Rd
Studio Apartments

16 Harvard Rd

16 Harvard RdShirley, MA 01464
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97 Center Rd
Studio Apartments

97 Center Rd

97 Center RdShirley, MA 01464
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20 Ayer Rd
Studio Apartments

20 Ayer Rd

20 Ayer RdShirley, MA 01464
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294 Swanson Rd
Studio Apartments

294 Swanson Rd

294 Swanson RdBoxborough, MA 01719

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9 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9 Washington St

9 Washington StAyer, MA 01432
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41 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 E Main St

41 E Main StAyer, MA 01432
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100 Washington St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Washington St

100 Washington StAyer, MA 01432

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62 Pleasant St
Studio Apartments

62 Pleasant St

62 Pleasant StAyer, MA 01432
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Shaker Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Meadows

32 Harvard RdShirley, MA 01464

Harvard, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harvard, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Towne Village in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,895. Littleton Lyne Apartments in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harvard apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,050
Paddock EstatesA11BR,1BA$2,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard, MA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard area is the $3.20 price per square foot A1 Model at Paddock Estates in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,440. The second greatest value Harvard apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Littleton Lyne Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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.
Paddock EstatesA11BR,1BA$3.20
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.73
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
35 Markham Cir, Unit A - first floor35 Markham Cir1BR,1BA$3.20

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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 $1,895 at Old Towne Village.

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 $2,050 at Littleton Lyne Apartments.

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