Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square
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Plus Fees - 12 Month LeaseSTUDIO$2,050+1 BED$2,850+2 BEDS$3,025+
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Plus Fees - 12 Month LeaseSTUDIO$2,050+1 BED$3,100+2 BEDS$3,200+Chapman Arms
4 University Rd, 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$2,575Base Rent$2,575Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,575Harvard Sq Studio Brand New Renovation,
1190 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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,750Base Rent$2,750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,750- 12 Month Lease15 Story St
15 Story 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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,100Base Rent$3,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,100- 12 Month Lease
988 Memorial Dr Unit 283
988 Memorial Dr, 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 Lease
54 JFK St Unit 3
54 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,200Base Rent$3,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,200- 12 Month Lease
1154 Massachusetts Ave Unit #6/7
1154 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,960+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,200+Base Rent$3,200 - $3,960Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,200 - $3,960- 12 Month Lease
34 Ash St
34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,250Base Rent$3,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,250- 12 Month Lease
11 Story St Unit 3
11 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
9 Story St Unit 32
9 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,395Base Rent$3,395Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,395- 12 Month Lease
60 Brattle St Unit 506
60 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,395Base Rent$3,395Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,395- 12 Month Lease
64 Brattle St
64 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
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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,400Base Rent$3,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,400- 12 Month Lease
30 JFK St Unit 5
30 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 Story St Unit #13 - 8
8 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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 BATH$3,500Base Rent$3,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,500- 12 Month Lease
44 JFK St
44 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,525Base Rent$3,525Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,525- 12 Month Lease
1 Arrow St Unit #105
1 Arrow St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,550Base Rent$3,550Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,550- 12 Month Lease
80 JFK St Unit #5
80 JFK St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,600Base Rent$3,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,60011 Story St Unit 33
11 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,700Base Rent$3,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,700- 11 Month Lease17 Story St Unit 3
17 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,700Base Rent$3,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,700- 12 Month Lease13 Story St Unit 5
13 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,800Base Rent$3,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,800- 12 Month Lease6 Story St Unit #13-7
6 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,850Base Rent$3,850Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,850- 12 Month Lease15 Story St Unit 2
15 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,975Base Rent$3,975Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,975- 12 Month Lease
8 Chapman Pl Unit #2
8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$3,975Base Rent$3,975Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,975- 12 Month Lease
20 John F Kennedy St Unit 6
20 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$3,975Base Rent$3,975Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,975- 12 Month Lease
8 Chapman Pl Unit 2
8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,975Base Rent$3,975Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,975- 12 Month Lease
8 Chapman Pl Unit 2
8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,975Base Rent$3,975Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,975- 12 Month Lease
8 Chapman Pl Unit 2
8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,100Base Rent$4,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,100- 12 Month Lease993 Memorial Dr Unit 203
993 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$4,200Base Rent$4,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,200- 12 Month Lease11 Story St Unit 34
11 Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$4,200Base Rent$4,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,200993 Memorial Dr Unit 102
993 Memorial Dr, 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 68 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
- Huron Village 2,009 Sq Ft $2,755/mo
- Mid-Cambridge 2,278 Sq Ft $2,890/mo
- Inman Square 3,526 Sq Ft $2,927/mo
- West Cambridge 1,630 Sq Ft $2,975/mo
- Neighborhood Nine 1,590 Sq Ft $3,051/mo
- Riverside 2,418 Sq Ft $3,145/mo
- Porter Square 3,961 Sq Ft $3,162/mo
- Wellington-Harrington 1,712 Sq Ft $3,187/mo
- Aggasiz 1,635 Sq Ft $3,200/mo
- Strawberry Hill 1,084 Sq Ft $3,208/mo
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