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Cambridge Apartment for rent 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Harvard Square - $2,250

Available: 01-07-2025
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$2,250/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Available: 01/07/2025
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Best Deal
$564 below market
Heat & Hot Water Included

Amenities & Apartment Information

Building

Parking: Street
Laundry in Building

Unit

Pet Friendly

Property Description

Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant and historic neighborhood known for its intellectual energy, diverse culture, and lively atmosphere. Centered around Harvard University, the area features a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. Cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and eclectic architecture give the square its distinctive character, while an array of bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops add to its lively environment.

Harvard Square is a popular destination for students, locals, and tourists alike, offering everything from trendy coffee shops and upscale dining to street performers and cultural events. It’s also a hub for public transportation, with the Harvard Square T Station connecting residents to Boston and beyond via the Red Line. The Charles River is just a short walk away, providing a scenic escape with trails for walking, running, and cycling.

The area is a true mix of the academic and the artistic, blending Cambridge’s historic roots with a forward-thinking vibe that attracts innovators, scholars, and artists from around the world. 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
Massachusetts Ave opp Waterhouse St Bus Stop 0.2 mi (4 min away)
Massachusetts Ave @ Waterhouse St Bus Stop 0.2 mi (5 min away)
Mass Ave @ Shepherd St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)
Mass Ave @ Wendell St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)
Waterhouse St @ Massachusetts Ave Bus Stop 0.2 mi (5 min away)

Nearby Places
Hi-Rise Bread Company
Mix-It
Nirvana
Starbucks
Wrapro

Map & Nearby Areas

Lesley University Porter Campus

University

0.02mi

Harvard University

University

0.02mi

Lesley University Doble Campus

University

0.05mi

Harvard Law School (Harvard University)

University

0.12mi

Radcliffe Quadrangle

University

0.13mi

Threshold Program at Lesley University

Special Education

0.15mi

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.2mi

Hastings Building

University

0.22mi

Temple Bar

Bar

0.13mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.07mi

Simon's Cofee Shop

Coffee Shop

0.25mi

Bauer Cafe

Cafe

0.33mi

OneZo Tapioca

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

0.36mi

Clover Food Lab

Cafe

0.37mi

Café Rustica

Coffee Shop

0.4mi

Dado Tea

Cafe

0.46mi

Cambridge Veterinary Care

Veterinary

0.22mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.46mi

Somerville Fire Department

Fire Station

0.52mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.55mi

Harvard University Police

Local Police

0.24mi

Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology

Museum

0.26mi

Cooper-Frost-Austin House

Museum

0.27mi

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Museum

0.28mi

Harvard Geological and Mineral Museum

Museum

0.3mi

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Museum

0.32mi

Semitic Museum

Museum

0.35mi

Longfellow National Historic House

Museum

0.38mi

Nancy and Edward Roberts Gallery

Gallery

0.41mi

Get In Shape for Women

Fitness Centre

0.31mi

Body & Brain Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga, Tai Chi

0.33mi

Hemenway Gym

Sports Centre

0.25mi

Sacramento Field

Municipal Park

0.17mi

Cambridge Common

Park

0.21mi

Flagstaff Park

Municipal Park

0.32mi

Dawes Island Park

Park

0.36mi

Longfellow Park

Municipal Park

0.45mi

Alden Play Area

Playground

0.22mi

Alexander W. Kemp Playground

Playground

0.23mi

Junior's Automotive and Gas

Gas Station

0.22mi

Cumberland Farms

Gas Station

0.47mi

Harvard Law School Library

Library

0.21mi

Bakalar Music Library

Library

0.22mi

Hilles Library

Library

0.24mi

McKay and Blue Hill Library

Library

0.25mi

Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology Library

Library

0.27mi

Physics Research Library

Library

0.28mi

Pod

Variety Store

0.24mi

Montrose Spa

Convenience

0.03mi

City Market

Convenience

0.15mi

C'est Bon

Convenience

0.46mi

Star Market

Supermarket

0.44mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Shepard St

77
96

0.06mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Wendell St

77
83
96

0.06mi

Massachusetts Ave opp Waterhouse St

77
83
96

0.21mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Waterhouse St

77
96

0.21mi

Waterhouse St @ Massachusetts Ave

74
75
78

0.21mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Linnaean St

77
96

0.25mi

Garden St @ Concord Ave

74
75
78

0.26mi

Concord Ave @ Chauncy St

74
75
78

0.27mi

Price Comparison

This apartment is 20.04% less expensive than the average price of $2,814 for 1 bedroom apartments in Cambridge. It's rare to find an apartment this far below the average rent price in Cambridge. Units like this rent quickly. Use the contact form to schedule a showing or request a rental application. This listing may not last much longer.

Average Rent Prices for 1 Bedroom Apartments in Cambridge

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Recommended Annual Gross Income

Household:

$81,818 - $108,000
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