What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA?

One-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square average around $3,500 per month in 2025, representing a 3.9% increase from the previous year. These units typically measure around 607 sqft and make up the majority of available rentals in this Cambridge neighborhood.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA?

Two-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square rent for around $4,000 per month in 2025, up 2.6% from 2024. These units average around 823 sqft and account for about 18 listings per month in the neighborhood.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA?

Three-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square average around $6,400 per month in 2025, down 8.8% from the previous year. These larger units typically span around 1,366 sqft but represent only about 3 listings per month.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA?

Harvard Square's rental market averaged around $3,600 per month across all property types in 2025, down 3.7% year over year. Rent varies significantly by unit type, from around $2,600 for studios to around $6,400 for three-bedroom apartments.

What is the average apartment size in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA?

Apartments in Harvard Square average around 673 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at around 461 sqft, while three-bedroom units offer the most space at around 1,366 sqft.

What type of apartment is most common in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA?

One-bedroom apartments dominate Harvard Square's rental market with about 62 listings available per month. This unit type represents the majority of rental options in this Cambridge neighborhood, significantly outnumbering other bedroom configurations.

What type of apartment is least common in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA?

Studio apartments are the least common rental type in Harvard Square, with about 2 listings available per month. Three-bedroom units are also quite rare, averaging about 3 listings monthly in this Cambridge neighborhood.

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50 Kinnaird Street

50 Kinnaird St #1153, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2–3 beds

2 baths

$4,980–$5,050

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1363B Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$12,951

$9,148

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Air Conditioning

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401 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA 02145

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$11,085

$10,927

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44 Concord Sq, Boston, MA 02118

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio

1 bath

$8,734

$8,221

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Elevator

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280 Western Avenue

280 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,857–$4,932

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175 Freeman St, Brookline, MA 02446

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$4,852

$4,599

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$8,221

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$3,155

North Allston

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100 Landsdowne Street

100 Landsdowne St #1176, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$5,585

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Oven

Wi-Fi

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9.6

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129 Franklin Street

129 Franklin St #816, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,610–$5,485

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425 Massachusetts Avenue

425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,860–$17,173

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Air Conditioning

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Fitness Center

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47 Bishop Allen Drive

47 Bishop Richard Allen Dr #177, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,505–$7,190

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North Allston

$3,535

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$4,140

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Short Term North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

2 bedroom in Allston on a flexible lease #1741

290 Lincoln St #1, Boston, MA 02134

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

1 bath

$3,125

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Available Jul 20

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854 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,950

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Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

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5 Columbia Street

5 Columbia St #1152, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$3,550–$4,770

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Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Elevator

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503 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02135

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

2 baths

$9,320

$8,694

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4 Sherman St #1228, Cambridge, MA 02138

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$3,920

$2,530

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101 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$9,732

$8,747

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1335 Boylston St #1276, Boston, MA 02215

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$6,125

$5,245

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226 Newbury St #753, Boston, MA 02116

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$4,265

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Air Conditioning

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Wi-Fi

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511 Beacon St #1341, Boston, MA 02215

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$3,665

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Oven

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23 Sidney St #1237, Cambridge, MA 02139

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$4,855

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Central Heat

Elevator

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365 Western Ave #1281, Boston, MA 02135

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,155

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139 Washington St #1211, Boston, MA 02135

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$5,240

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Elevator

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Wi-Fi

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7 Harcourt St #896, Boston, MA 02116

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$4,865

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Elevator

Roof Deck

Wi-Fi

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57 Oak St #2, Somerville, MA 02143

Short term | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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In-Unit Laundry

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Short Term Riverside townhouse for rent in Cambridge

202 Banks St #202, Cambridge, MA 02138

Short term | In-unit laundry | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$4,000

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Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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