Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA Under $1,500 (77 Rentals)

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375 Mt Auburn St
$1,1001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

375 Mt Auburn St

Cambridge, MA 02138
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2ASherman Street
$1,1503 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2ASherman Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
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256 Hurley St
$9753 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

256 Hurley St

Cambridge, MA 02141
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27 William St
Studio Apartments

27 William St

27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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279 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

279 Harvard St

279 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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179 Prospect St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

179 Prospect St

179 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139

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26 Washington Terrace
$1,3604 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

26 Washington Terrace

Somerville, MA 02143
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53 Sycamore St
$1,2504 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

53 Sycamore St

Somerville, MA 02145
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53 Saunders St
$1,0507 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

53 Saunders St

Boston, MA 02134
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76 Easton St
$1,3504 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

76 Easton St

Boston, MA 02134
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28 Charnwood Rd
$1,1254 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

28 Charnwood Rd

Boston, MA 02144
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48 Brighton Ave
$1,0503 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 14

48 Brighton Ave

Boston, MA 02134
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11 Islington St
$1,0257 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

11 Islington St

Boston, MA 02134
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19 Harrison St
$1,0504 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

19 Harrison St

Somerville, MA 02143
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56 Ridgemont St
$1,1505 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 14

56 Ridgemont St

Boston, MA 02134
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53 Hopedale St
$1,1506 Bedroom, 3 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

53 Hopedale St

Boston, MA 02134
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258 Prospect St
$1,4504 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 30

258 Prospect St

Boston, MA 02139
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292 Lincoln St
$1,1505 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 5

292 Lincoln St

Boston, MA 02134
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21 Rossmore St
$1,2003 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

21 Rossmore St

Boston, MA 02143
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58 Ridgemont St
$1,0505 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 30

58 Ridgemont St

Boston, MA 02135
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106 Beacon St
$1,0505 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

106 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02143
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29 Alston St
$1,1756 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

29 Alston St

Boston, MA 02143
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39 Adrian St
$1,0755 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

39 Adrian St

Somerville, MA 02143
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7 Linden St
$9504 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

7 Linden St

Boston, MA 02134
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2 Sherman St
$1,1003 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2 Sherman St

Boston, MA 02138
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20 Alcott St
$1,3504 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

20 Alcott St

Boston, MA 02134
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17 Kenneson Rd
$1,2504 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

17 Kenneson Rd

Somerville, MA 02145
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90 Harriet St
$1,0255 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

90 Harriet St

Boston, MA 02135
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100 Flint St
$1,1504 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

100 Flint St

Boston, MA 02145
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6 7th St
$1,1253 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

6 7th St

Boston, MA 02141
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45 Montcalm
$1,0257 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

45 Montcalm

Boston, MA 02135
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

How much are Studio apartments in Harvard Square?

There are currently 778 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,245 to $12,650 with an average price of $2,595.

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 $1,100 to $14,453 with an average monthly rent of $3,073.

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 $1,300 to $26,413. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,564.

How expensive are Harvard Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,664 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Harvard Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $800 to $27,208 - averaging $4,065 for the location.

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