Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,485. This is +83%, or $1,585, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,485. This is +83%, or $1,585, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
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 $3,700. Houses for rent in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,687 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $7,481 | No Change | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $8,850 | 2% | 3% | |
Studio | $2,525 | No Change | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,150 | |
Davis Square | $3,850 | |
Kendall Square | $3,842 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,000 | |
Oak Square | $3,000 | |
St Elizabeth's | $3,015 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,475 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,495 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 59% | - | |
Rooms | $1,230 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,525
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,687
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,481
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Oak Square
Average rent
$3,000
St Elizabeth's
Average rent
$3,015
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,150
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,842
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,000
Davis Square
Average rent
$3,850
Apartments
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
59%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
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.
Median rent prices in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Oak Square, Boston, MA.
Harvard Square
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is 16% higher than the median rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA.
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130 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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5d+ ago
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11 Story St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
3 baths
$8,000
The price shown reflects 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 reflects 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
$8,500
The price shown reflects 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
$5,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$4,355
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
20 John F Kennedy Street #U8, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
60 Brattle St #706, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,765
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,750
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
1 bed
1 bath
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #65, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 6
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
1d ago
130 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
115 Mount Auburn Street #U1, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
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
3d ago
Verified
48 Jfk St #10, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Story St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Verified
26 Jfk St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #13, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #41, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #32, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #15, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #33, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
Verified
48 Jfk St #10, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Story St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Verified
26 Jfk St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided 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 reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
3d ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29