Cheap Homes for Rent in Harvard, MA from $1,600 (12 Rentals)

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property at 226 Swanson Rd

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,825

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 22-26 Waltham St

$1,700

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$1,700

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22-26 Waltham St

MaynardMA01754
property at 42 Swanson Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A, Unit 33A

42 Swanson Ct
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 6 Littleton Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Littleton Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

6 Littleton Rd
HarvardMA01451

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property at 11 Leonard Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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11 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 49 Spencer Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 30

49 Spencer Rd, Unit H 30, Unit H 30

49 Spencer Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 17 Davis Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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17 Davis Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 152 Green St

$2,000

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$2,000

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152 Green St

ClintonMA01510
property at 53 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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53 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719

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Harvard, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harvard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harvard, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Littleton Lyne Apartments in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $2,050. Old Towne Village in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harvard apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,050
Old Towne VillageTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2,145
Paddock EstatesA11BR,1BA$2,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harvard, MA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harvard area is the $2.70 price per square foot Two Bed One Bath Model at Old Towne Village in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Harvard apartment is the A1 Model at Paddock Estates starting at $2,440 with a $3.20 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.
Old Towne VillageTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
Paddock EstatesA11BR,1BA$3.20
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Harvard, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $3,087. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard ranging from $1,600 to $7,000.

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 $1,600 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,834.

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