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Cambridge Apartment for rent 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Harvard Square - $3,500

Available: 09-01-2026
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$3,500+
2 Beds
1 Bath
Available: 09/01/2026
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
No Broker Fee
Heat & Hot Water Included

Cost & Fee Information

Required

Monthly Base Rent

$3,500.00

Heat

Included in monthly rent.

Included

Hot Water

Included in monthly rent.

Included

Electricity

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Water & Sewer

Included in monthly rent.

Included

Garbage Collection

Weekly trash pickup or dumpster.

Included

Optional

Pets

Cats allowed.

Included
Parking

Street. Contact Municipality.

Available

First Month's Rent
$3,500.00
Last Month's Rent
$3,500.00
Security Deposit
$3,500.00
Key & Lock Replacement Fee
$0

Amenities & Apartment Information

Building

Parking: Street

Unit

Cat Friendly

Property Description

Discover this spacious 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of Cambridge, offering a bright and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy expansive interiors filled with natural light and accented by beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. The thoughtful layout provides comfortable living and dining areas, with large windows that enhance the open feel of the space. Located in a vibrant neighborhood, this apartment puts you close to local shops, cafes, and public transportation. Whether you're relaxing at home or exploring the city, this apartment offers both comfort and convenience in one of Cambridge’s most sought-after locations. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more. Harvard Square is a plaza at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Brattle Street, in the heart of Cambridge. Right next to Harvard Square is the Harvard Yard, and the square thus has a distinct college town character as the commercial center for Harvard University with iconic red brick lining the streets. It is easily accessible by the MBTA Red Line’s Harvard stop. Nearby is the JFK Memorial Park, the Cambridge Common, and the original birthplace of Newe Towne, which is what Cambridge was originally known as. There are several cafes, eateries, and shops in Harvard square with old and new character alike.

Transportation Options
Broadway @ Crawford St Bus Stop 0.2 mi (5 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Bay St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Dana St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Hancock St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)

Nearby Places
Atomic Bean Cafe
Cafe Anthony
Dumpling House
Mass Ave Diner
Pammy's

Map & Nearby Areas

Castle School Inc

Special Education, Grades: SP

0.15mi

John M Tobin School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.26mi

Harvard University

University

0.29mi

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School, Grades: 6-8

0.29mi

Martin Luther King Jr. School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.29mi

Old Cambridge Baptist Church School

School

0.32mi

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.37mi

Cambridge-Ellis School

School

0.38mi

Cantab Lounge

Bar

0.3mi

Brick & Mortar

Bar

0.46mi

Barismo 364

Coffee Shop & Cake (Cafe)

0.23mi

Circus Cooperative Cafe

Sandwich & Coffee Shop

0.26mi

1369 Coffee House

Coffee Shop

0.27mi

Zinneken's

Cafe

0.32mi

Cicada Coffee Bar

Coffee Shop

0.37mi

Andala Coffee House

Cafe

0.37mi

Temporary Station 10

Fire Station

0.35mi

River Street Firehouse

Fire Station

0.44mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.47mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.48mi

Harvard University Police - Mather House Sub Station

Police

0.35mi

Cambridge Police Reporting Station

Police

0.4mi

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Hospital

0.35mi

Cambridge Hospital

Hospital

0.37mi

Carpenter Center

Arts Centre

0.38mi

FIlm Archive

Arts Centre

0.4mi

Harvard Art Museums

Museum

0.39mi

Fogg Museum

Museum

0.42mi

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Museum

0.44mi

Subcentral

Music Venue

0.38mi

OBERON

Theatre

0.31mi

YMCA

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.22mi

YWCA

Sports Centre

0.28mi

War Memorial Recreation Center

Sports Centre. Sports: Swimming

0.34mi

O2 Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.14mi

VIM Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.45mi

Redline Fight Sports

Gym. Sports: Boxing, Kickboxing, Martial Arts

0.36mi

Sullivan Park

Private Nonprofit Park

0.14mi

Franklin St Park

Municipal Park

0.16mi

Wilder-Lee Park

Municipal Park

0.17mi

Joan Lorentz Park

Park

0.24mi

Monagle Plaza

Park

0.27mi

Guffey Park

Park

0.31mi

McElroy Park

Municipal Park

0.32mi

James Cronin Park

Municipal Park

0.32mi

Cooper Playground

Playground

0.03mi

Wilder Play Area

Playground

0.18mi

Longfellow School Playground

Playground

0.22mi

Duffett Tot Lot

Playground

0.34mi

Apollo Travel & Tours

Travel Agency

0.16mi

Snowdrop Montessori

Childcare

0.21mi

Wash & Dry

Laundry

0.37mi

Rock & Roll Daycare

Childcare

0.41mi

Broadway Gas

Gas Station

0.37mi

Temple of Groom

Hairdresser

0.1mi

Harvard Beauty Spa

Spa

0.14mi

Le Petit Salon

Beauty

0.16mi

Convenience Plus

Convenience

0.28mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.29mi

Harvard Market

Convenience

0.37mi

Star Variety

Convenience

0.39mi

Tommy's Value

Convenience

0.43mi

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

0.32mi

Daily Table

Supermarket

0.34mi

Broadway Market

Supermarket

0.35mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Hancock St

1

0.09mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Bay St

1

0.11mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Dana St

1

0.11mi

Massachusetts Ave opp Lee St

1

0.13mi

Broadway @ Crawford St

68

0.16mi

Broadway @ Highland Ave

68
83

0.16mi

Broadway @ Ellery St

68

0.21mi

Broadway @ Lee St

68

0.21mi

Price Comparison

This apartment is above the average price of $3,435 for 2 bedroom apartments in Cambridge. The unit includes some utilities. If you consider the cost of paying for these utilities separately, you may find that having them included in the rent saves you money. The other amenities this apartment offers, along with its condition, location, and size, can also contribute to the above average rent price. Contact us about this great unit before it's gone!

Rent Calculator & Affordability

Recommended Annual Gross Income

Household:

$127,273 - $168,000

You + 1 Roommate, Each:

$70,000 - $84,000
A range of 25-30% is usually the recommended amount of household or combined gross income to spend on rent. This is also what many landlords are looking for in a prospective tenant, a group of roommates, or their cosigner(s). Remember, this is just a suggestion and does not take into account any other expenses you may have.

Rent Calculator

How much do you (or your cosigner) earn each year before taxes?

High Range

35% of Gross Income

$4,900

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Mid Range

25% of Gross Income

$3,500

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Low Range

15% of Gross Income

$2,100

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Apartment Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this apartment located?

This apartment is located in Cambridge's Harvard Square neighborhood.

How many bedrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 2 bedrooms.

How many bathrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 1 bathroom.

What is the monthly rent?

The monthly rent is $3,500 for this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Cambridge's Harvard Square neighborhood.

Does this apartment allow pets?

This apartment allows cats. Remember to ask your agent about the number of cats the property owner allows tenants to have.

Is parking available?

Street parking is available when you rent this apartment.

Are heat and hot water included?

Heat and hot water are included in the rent.

What other amenities does this apartment have?

Please ask one of our helpful agents about other amenities this apartment may have.

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