Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 9, 2026
Average rent in
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Harvard Square
$3,782/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Harvard Square is $3,782 per month as of November 2026. This is 99% above the national average rent, or $1,882 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harvard Square
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $4,295, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Harvard Square run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,650 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $3,325 |  2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $8,000 | 9% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aggasiz Harvard University | $3,200 | |
Davis Square | $2,850 | |
Kendall Square | $3,787 | |
Mid Cambridge | $3,000 | |
Oak Square | $3,200 | |
St Elizabeth's | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,295 | 18% | 24% | |
Condos | $2,900 | 4% | 31% | |
Houses | $4,500 | 53% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,325
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
Oak Square
Average rent
$3,200
St Elizabeth's
Average rent
$3,200
Aggasiz Harvard University
Average rent
$3,200
Kendall Square
Average rent
$3,787
Mid Cambridge
Average rent
$3,000
Davis Square
Average rent
$2,850
Apartments
Average rent
$4,295
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
31%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
53%
Last year
7%
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
99%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA is 18% higher than the median rent in Oak Square, Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
2d ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$5,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
20 Jfk St #4, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,765
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
2d ago
130 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
26 Jfk St #5, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$3,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square condo for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
3 baths
$8,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
130 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 30
2d ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Harvard Square condo for rent in Cambridge
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 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 $3,782 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Harvard Square?
Average rent prices in Harvard Square have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Harvard Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harvard Square is 99% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,882 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 $151,000/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).