Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (338 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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975 Memorial Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

975 Memorial Dr

975 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
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University Green
Studio Apartments

University Green

130 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Leverett Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leverett Towers

1-3 Cowperthwaite StCambridge, MA 02138
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4-6 Athens Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

4-6 Athens Ter

4-6 Athens TerCambridge, MA 02138
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5-7 Banks St
Studio Apartments

5-7 Banks St

5-7 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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47 Banks St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 Banks St

47 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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382-392 Harvard St
Studio Apartments

382-392 Harvard St

382-392 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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69 Banks St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

69 Banks St

69 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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375 Harvard St
2 Bedroom Apartments

375 Harvard St

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Chauncy Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chauncy Court Apartments

18 Chauncy StCambridge, MA 02138
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11-13 Ellery St
Studio Apartments

11-13 Ellery St

11-13 Ellery StCambridge, MA 02138
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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 778 Studio Apartments in Harvard Square with rent ranges from $1,245 to $12,650 with an average price of $4,850.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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