Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square
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Rent SpecialPlus Fees - 12 Month LeaseSTUDIO$2,050+1 BED$2,850+2 BEDS$3,025+
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,30048 John F. Kennedy St Unit 20
48 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,30048 John F. Kennedy St Unit 20
48 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,350+1 BED, 1 BATH$2,825+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,600+3 BEDS, 1 BATH$4,900+Base Rent$2,350 - $4,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,350 - $4,900- 12 Month Lease19 Arrow St
19 Arrow St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Plus Fees - 12 Month LeaseSTUDIO$2,500+1 BED$2,800+2 BEDS$3,500+Chapman Arms
4 University Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500
26 John F. Kennedy St
26 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500- 10 Month Lease1238 Massachusetts Ave Unit #5
1238 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500- 12 Month Lease1170 Massachusetts Ave Unit L2
1170 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,5001170 Massachusetts Ave Unit L2
1170 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,600Base Rent$2,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,600- 12 Month Lease1210 Massachusetts Ave
1210 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,67548 John F. Kennedy St Unit 15
48 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,87526 John F. Kennedy St
26 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease1 BED$2,900+2 BEDS$3,805+Brattle Arms Apartments
60 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,90020 John F. Kennedy St Unit 7
20 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,075Base Rent$3,075Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,075- 12 Month Lease1210 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1
1210 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,200Base Rent$3,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,200- 12 Month Lease54 JFK St Unit 3
54 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,200Base Rent$3,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,200- 12 Month Lease
1001 Memorial Dr Unit 1001
1001 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,375Base Rent$3,375Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,375- 12 Month Lease
9 Story St Unit 32
9 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,375Base Rent$3,375Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,375- 12 Month Lease
17 Story St Unit 3
17 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,375Base Rent$3,375Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,375- 12 Month Lease
11 Story St Unit 11 Story Street
11 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,400Base Rent$3,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,400- 12 Month Lease
79 Brattle St Unit #506
79 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,400Base Rent$3,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,400- 12 Month Lease
25 JFK St Unit 5
25 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,500Base Rent$3,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,500- 12 Month Lease8 Chapman Pl Unit 3
8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1.5 BATHS$3,500Base Rent$3,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,500- 12 Month Lease59 Church St Unit 203
59 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,600Base Rent$3,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,600- 12 Month Lease34 Ash St Unit 34
34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,600Base Rent$3,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,60034 Ash St Unit 204
34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,900Base Rent$3,900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,900- 12 Month Lease333 Harvard St Unit 15
333 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,975Base Rent$3,975Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,975- 12 Month Lease34 Ash St Unit 3-03
34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$4,295Base Rent$4,295Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,295- 12 Month Lease
15 Hilliard St Unit 3
15 Hilliard St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$6,200Base Rent$6,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$6,200- 12 Month Lease
7 Story St Unit B
7 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$7,00056 John F. Kennedy St Unit 4
56 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$8,000Base Rent$8,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$8,000- 12 Month Lease7 Story St
7 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$8,000Base Rent$8,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$8,000- 12 Month Lease7 Story St Unit 1
7 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$8,000Base Rent$8,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$8,000- 12 Month Lease
31 Athens St
31 Athens St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$8,700Base Rent$8,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$8,700- 12 Month Lease11 Story St Unit 2
11 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$9,300Base Rent$9,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$9,300- 12 Month Lease7 Story St Unit 7 Story Street
7 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Cambridge at a Glance
Harvard Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA
When looking for cheap apartments in Harvard Square, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Harvard Square.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 47 cheap apartments available in Harvard Square, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Cambridge
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Inman Square 2,215 Sq Ft $2,813/mo
- Mid-Cambridge 2,317 Sq Ft $2,873/mo
- West Cambridge 1,907 Sq Ft $2,957/mo
- Neighborhood Nine 1,608 Sq Ft $3,074/mo
- Porter Square 3,504 Sq Ft $3,115/mo
- Aggasiz 1,795 Sq Ft $3,134/mo
- Riverside 2,548 Sq Ft $3,155/mo
- Harvard Square 1,730 Sq Ft $3,193/mo
- North Cambridge 2,237 Sq Ft $3,229/mo
- Strawberry Hill 1,044 Sq Ft $3,232/mo
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