
Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $1,000 (46 Rentals)


Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Charles St Furnished Harv/MITPost-Doc House

2 Murdock Terrace

17 Highgate St

Private bedroom in 6 bed/1.5 bath Home

11 Linden St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home
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4 Haskell St

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/4 bath Home

5 Linden St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

53 Hopedale St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home
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4 Haskell St

5 Linden St

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/1.5 bath Home

30 Royal St

11 Linden St

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

16 Royce Rd
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11 Linden St

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

16 Royce Rd

5 Linden St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

5 Linden St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 6 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 7 bed/2 bath Home

6 Haskell St

2 Murdock Terrace

6 Haskell St

4 Haskell St
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Harvard Square Studio Apartments | $2,613 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,733 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,589 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,147 | $825 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Harvard Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
98 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
80 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?
There are currently 864 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,600 to $14,623 with an average price of $2,613.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Harvard Square Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Harvard Square ranges from $1,155 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,193.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Harvard Square cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Harvard Square range from $1,275 to $29,904. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,761.
How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,240 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,025 to $15,000 - averaging $4,202 for the location.
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