Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Harvard, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Harvard

$2,609/mo

The average rent in Harvard is $2,609 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $709 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harvard

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harvard rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Harvard, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Harvard, MA

Average rent prices in Harvard have decreased by 9% over the last month.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Harvard, MA

Rent prices in Harvard vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harvard is $2,362, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Harvard run $3,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

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1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

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2 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

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3 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

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4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

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Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

The table above reflects average rent prices in Harvard, 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, MA compare to other cities?

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

Harvard

Median rent price$2,609
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harvard, MA is 11% higher than the median rent in Amherst, NH.

Discover rentals in Harvard, MA

Mass Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harvard

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

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, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Harvard rental market.

How much is rent in Harvard?

The average rent in Harvard is $2,609 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harvard?

Average rent prices in Harvard have decreased by 9% over the last month.

How does Harvard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harvard is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $709 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harvard?

To comfortably afford rent in Harvard, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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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