Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 25, 2026
Average rent in
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 25, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Harvard Square
$3,487/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Harvard Square is $3,487 per month as of September 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,587 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harvard Square
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Harvard Square rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent prices in Harvard Square have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $3,675, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square run $3,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,670.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 | No Change | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $3,250 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,700 | 10% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $6,625 | 1% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,087 | |
Davis Square | $2,900 | |
Kendall Square | $3,652 | |
Mid Cambridge | $2,800 | |
Oak Square | $3,400 | |
St Elizabeth's | $3,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,675 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 53% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Oak Square
Average rent
$3,400
St Elizabeth's
Average rent
$3,000
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,087
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,652
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$2,800
Davis Square
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
53%
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
84%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is 3% 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
4 beds
3 baths
$6,350
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
4 beds
3 baths
$6,600
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
10 Story St #1DW, Cambridge, MA 02138
4 beds
2 baths
$6,625
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
2 baths
$6,625
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
20 Jfk St #4, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,765
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,475
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
1d ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
26 Jfk St #5, 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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
20 Jfk St #4, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square condo for rent in Cambridge
34 Ash St #304, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Harvard Square condo for rent in Cambridge
34 Ash St #304, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,650
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
1.5 baths
$2,885
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
4 beds
2 baths
$6,625
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$3,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
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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 $3,487 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Harvard Square?
Average rent prices in Harvard Square have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Harvard Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harvard Square is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,587 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 $140,000/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).