Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Average rent in
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,475. This is +82%, or $1,565, higher than the national average.

$3.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,475

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,475. This is +82%, or $1,565, higher than the national average.

$3.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%
62%
1%
16%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

62%
38%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $3,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,050. Houses for rent in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,400

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$4,050

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$6,284

97%

-

4 bedroom

$6,650

No Change

10%

Studio

$2,873

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,873

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,284

Last 30 days

97%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Oak Square, Boston, MA.

Harvard Square

Median rent price$3,475
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,425
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is 1% higher than the median rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

11 Story St #9, Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds

1 bath

$3,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 29

4 University Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 University Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds

1 bath

$3,675

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Story Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Story Street #2, Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds

1 bath

$3,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

13 Story St - 2

13 Story Street #U2, Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds

1 bath

$4,025

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

63 Brattle St #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Fantastic New 2 Bed 1 Bath Apt Heat & Hot Water Inc Renovated Kitchen

63 Brattle St #204, Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds

1 bath

$4,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

10 Story St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

This great 4 bed, 2 bath sunny apartment is located in the Harvard Square area on Story close to many amenities in Cambridge...

10 Story St #B, Cambridge, MA 02138

4 beds

2 baths

$6,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Story St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Story St, Cambridge, MA 02138

5 beds

3 baths

$8,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Story Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

Story Street #3, Cambridge, MA 02138

5 beds

2 baths

$8,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1