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The average monthly rent in Harvard Square, Cambridge is up 5.65% compared to last month but down 3.34% year-over-year.
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115 Mount Auburn St #65, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
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115 Mount Auburn St #45, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
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115 Mount Auburn St #32, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
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11 Story St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
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11 Story St #32, Cambridge, MA 02138
Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$3,375
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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115 Mount Auburn St #62, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$3,475
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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Hardwood Floor
Outdoor Space
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26 Jfk St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
Air conditioning | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
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5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Studio
1 bath
$2,575
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
In-unit laundry | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
5 beds
3 baths
$9,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
10 Story St #2, Cambridge, MA 02138
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
5 beds
3 baths
$9,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
10 Story St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138
5 beds
3 baths
$9,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Outdoor space
5 beds
3 baths
$9,300
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
26 Jfk St #5A, Cambridge, MA 02138
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
26 Jfk St #3A, Cambridge, MA 02138
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
115 Mount Auburn St #62B, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
1 bed
1 bath
$3,475
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
115 Mount Auburn St #45A, Cambridge, MA 02138
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Furnished | On-site laundry | Outdoor space
5 beds
3 baths
$9,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$3,175
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square condo for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,375
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,375
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,529
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
991 Memorial Dr #283, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
On-site laundry
1 bed
0 baths
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,975
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square house for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$5,795
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
20 Jfk St #U8, Cambridge, MA 02138
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Elevator | On-site management | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$3,550
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,700
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$5,795
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
3 baths
$8,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
3 baths
$8,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
2 baths
$8,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,885
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
13 Story St #U2, Cambridge, MA 02138
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$4,025
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Harvard Square, Cambridge rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 50 apartments for rent in Cambridge, with a median rent price of $3,450 per month. Cambridge has seen a 3%—or $143—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$3,450Year Over Year Change
-3%
$143
Rentals available, last 30 days
50
The average rent in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $3,450, which is a 3.34% decrease year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is about $3,375. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,700, and studios are about $2,918 per month.
See more Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA rent data on our rent research page.
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5% lower than city median
$1,838
28% lower than city median
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cambridge, MA, 2139
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cambridge, MA, 2138
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cambridge, MA, 2140
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cambridge, MA, 2139
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cambridge, MA, 2139
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Age Range
0-19
35%
20-34
51%
35-44
2%
45-64
6%
65+
3%
Language
English
72%
Spanish
6%
Indo Euro
14%
Asia Pac
5%
Other
1%
Education
No HS
0%
High School
3%
Bachelor's
35%
Master's
40%
Prof Degree
7%
Doctorate
12%
Household Income
0-25k
19%
25-50k
9%
50-75k
10%
75-100k
12%
100-150k
18%
150k+
29%
Harvard Square, Cambridge has a walk score of 10/10, so when you need to run errands or leave the neighborhood, consider heading out on foot. With a public transportation score of 9/10, you’ll have many opportunities to commute via metro bus or train.
Scores for Cambridge are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
Harvard Square's rental market offers a strong selection of listings, with an average of 133 rentals available each month in 2024. The majority of rentals are 1-bedroom apartments, followed by 2-bedroom and studio apartments. Many of these apartments feature desirable amenities, including hardwood floors, found in 59% of rentals, and on-site laundry, available in 50% of rentals. Additionally, 44% of rentals come equipped with a dishwasher. With its proximity to Harvard University and a vibrant cultural scene, Harvard Square is a popular neighborhood for renters seeking a unique blend of academic and urban living.
Harvard Square's rental market in 2024 has seen a modest year-over-year increase of 0.53% in average rent, reaching $3,739 per month across all property types. Breaking it down by bed count, 1-bedrooms experienced an 8.1% increase to $3,361, while 2-bedrooms remained relatively stable with a 0.0045% decrease to $3,894. In contrast, 3-bedrooms saw a 5.46% decrease to $6,969, and studios decreased by 0.85% to $2,624.
The most expensive month to rent in Harvard Square is August, with prices 13.29% higher than in January, the least expensive month. This trend suggests that renters looking for a more affordable option should consider searching during the winter months. With a relatively stable overall market, renters can expect consistent prices throughout the year, with some fluctuations depending on the time of year and bed count.
Harvard Square is a hub for renters who value social living and environmental sustainability. With a high neighborhood population and diverse age distribution, there's always something happening in this vibrant community. The area's excellent transit frequency, well-maintained street infrastructure, and emphasis on safety make it easy to get around and meet up with friends. Additionally, Harvard Square's commitment to environmental sustainability is evident in its use of non-toxic paint, rainwater harvesting, and community solar projects. Many apartments in the area are constructed with sustainable materials and feature low-flow fixtures, making it a great choice for eco-conscious renters. With its high walk score and abundance of parks and recreation spaces, Harvard Square offers a unique blend of social and sustainable living.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
The average rent for 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Harvard Square is $3375 per month. There are 29 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Harvard Square, MA.
The average rent for 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Harvard Square is $3700 per month. Currently, there are 12 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Harvard Square, MA.
The average rent for 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Harvard Square is $7000 per month.
The average rent price in Harvard Square, MA for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3700 per month. Harvard Square average rent price is above the average national apartment rent price which is $1750 per month for a 2 bedroom apartment. Aside from rent price, the cost of living in Harvard Square is also important to know. Cost of living includes but is not limited to: groceries, gas, utilities, water, and electric.
The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Harvard Square is 399 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Harvard Square is 719 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Harvard Square is 1800 square feet.
To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about Harvard Square average rent prices.
1 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA right now.
Studio apartments are the least common type of rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA right now.
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