Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Harvard Square

$3,465/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harvard Square is $3,465 per month as of August 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,540 more per month.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harvard Square

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harvard Square rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Average rent prices in Harvard Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Rent prices in Harvard Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harvard Square is $3,475, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square run $3,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,700.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$3,375

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,825

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$6,625

4%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,825

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,625

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

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.

How does rent in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Harvard Square and Oak Square by all bedroom counts and property types.

Harvard Square

Median rent price$3,465
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Oak Square

$3,500

increased by2%
Last year
St Elizabeth's

$2,904

increased by14%
Last year
Aggasiz Harvard University

$3,100

decreased by2%
Last year
Kendall Square

$3,637

increased by7%
Last year
Mid Cambridge

$2,975

increased by2%
Last year
Davis Square

$2,900

decreased by16%
Last year

Discover rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

7 Story St #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

3 baths

$6,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 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

$6,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

7 Story St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

2 baths

$6,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

7 Story St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge

4 beds

3 baths

$6,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Harvard Square rental market.

How much is rent in Harvard Square?

The average rent in Harvard Square is $3,465 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harvard Square?

Average rent prices in Harvard Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Harvard Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harvard Square is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,540 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harvard Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Harvard Square, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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