Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 23, 2025
Last updated on September 23, 2025
Last updated on September 23, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 14% in the last year.
We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,450. This is +75% higher than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,450. This is +75% 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is $3,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA costs about $3,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,975. Houses for rent in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,500.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $3,250 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,975 | 4% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $6,284 | 41% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 2% | 8% | |
Studio | $3,156 | 11% | 9% |
Comparables | ||
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Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,300 | |
Davis Square | $3,367 | |
Kendall Square | $3,980 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,975 | |
Oak Square | $3,450 | |
St Elizabeth's | $3,200 |
Comparables | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,250 | 8% | 27% | |
Houses | $4,500 | 33% | - | |
Rooms | $1,145 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,156
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,284
Last 30 days
41%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Oak Square
Average rent
$3,450
St Elizabeth's
Average rent
$3,200
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,300
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,980
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,975
Davis Square
Average rent
$3,367
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
33%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,145
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
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is equal to the median rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA.
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5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
115 Mount Auburn St #13, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h 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
3d 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
Verified
11 Story St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
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
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
8 Chapman Pl #2A, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$3,975
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
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
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 condo for rent in Cambridge
34 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,960
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
20 Jfk St #U8, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
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
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
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #65, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
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
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
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
26 Jfk St #5A, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
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 #13, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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
8 Chapman Pl #2A, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$3,975
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
$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
13 Story St #U2, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$4,025
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
11 Story St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
Verified
26 Jfk St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #32, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #62, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,475
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #63, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #65, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Mount Auburn St #42, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
Verified
11 Story St #32, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
Verified
11 Story St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
Verified
11 Story St #32, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
Verified
26 Jfk St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
8h 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
26 Jfk St #3A, Cambridge, MA 02138
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
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
1 bed
1 bath
$3,175
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1