Cheap Homes for Rent near Harvard, MA from $1,500 (15 Rentals)

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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
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42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A

42 Swanson Ct
BoxboroughMA01719
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property at 209 Great Rd
$1,795

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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

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

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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 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 42 Swanson Ct
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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42 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
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
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176 Swanson Rd, Unit 306

176 Swanson Rd
BoxboroughMA01719

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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
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89 Willard St

AyerMA01432
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
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26 Spencer Rd

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
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7 White Pine Knoll

WestfordMA01886
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
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35 Swanson Ct

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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Best Value Homes for Rent in Harvard, MA and Nearby

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the Harvard area is the $2.52 price per square foot 26 Harvard Rd Model at 26 Harvard Rd in the Ayer neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Harvard rental home is the 176 Swanson Rd Model at 176 Swanson Rd, Unit 306 in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting at $1,950 with a $2.38 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harvard homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Harvard Rd26 Harvard Rd2BR, 1.5BA$2.52
176 Swanson Rd, Unit 306176 Swanson Rd2BR, 1BA$2.38
146 Swanson Rd, Unit Harvard Ridge Condo146 Swanson Rd2BR, 1BA$2.34
42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A42 Swanson Ct1BR, 1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Harvard, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $4,314. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard ranging from $1,500 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harvard ranges from $1,500 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,091.

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