Available: 07-15-2025

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$2,650/mo

1 Bed

1 Bath

Available: 07/15/2025

Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Best Deal

$294 below market

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. Its 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 Cambridges 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
16 Eliot St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)
Brattle St @ Massachusetts Ave Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)
Eliot St @ Bennett St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)
JFK St @ Eliot St Bus Stop 0.1 mi (2 min away)

Nearby Places
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
Nine Tastes
Orinoco: A Latin Kitchen
Pinocchio's
Veggie Grill

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Map & Nearby Areas

Harvard Yard

University

0.04mi

Harvard University

University

0.06mi

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

School

0.11mi

John F Kennedy School of Government (Harvard University)

University

0.15mi

Larsen Building

University

0.18mi

Radcliffe Yard

University

0.19mi

Harvard Graduate School of Education (Harvard University)

University

0.2mi

Harvard Graduate School of Education (Longfellow Building)

University

0.2mi

Shays Pub and Wine Bar

Bar

0.09mi

Longfellow Bar

Bar

0.1mi

Wusong Road Tiki Bar

Bar

0.13mi

Noir

Bar

0.16mi

Regattabar

Bar

0.17mi

Capitol One Cafe

Cafe

0.01mi

Blank Street Coffee

Coffee Shop

0.04mi

Peet's Coffee

Coffee Shop

0.05mi

Harvard University Police - Mather House Sub Station

Police

0.37mi

Harvard University Police

Local Police

0.45mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.29mi

Temporary Station 10

Fire Station

0.6mi

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Hospital

0.62mi

Carpenter Center

Arts Centre

0.27mi

FIlm Archive

Arts Centre

0.28mi

Brattle Theatre

Cinema

0.1mi

The Cooper Gallery

Gallery

0.06mi

Harvard Art Museums

Museum

0.27mi

Fogg Museum

Museum

0.28mi

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Museum

0.29mi

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Museum

0.32mi

Blodgett Pool

Swimming Pool

0.41mi

Barre & Soul

Fitness Centre

0.02mi

Central Rock Gym Harvard

Fitness Centre. Sports: Climbing

0.03mi

Malkin Athletic Center (MAC)

Fitness Centre

0.09mi

Wellbridge Athletic Club

Fitness Centre

0.17mi

Hemenway Gym

Sports Centre

0.27mi

Cumnock Field IV

Sports Centre. Sports: Soccer

0.42mi

Cumnock Field V

Sports Centre. Sports: Soccer

0.42mi

Winthrop Square

Park

0.04mi

Brattle Square

Park

0.06mi

Flagstaff Park

Municipal Park

0.15mi

Dawes Island Park

Park

0.16mi

Cambridge Common

Park

0.18mi

John F. Kennedy Park

State Park

0.19mi

Guffey Park

Park

0.29mi

Riverbend Park

Park

0.36mi

Alexander W. Kemp Playground

Playground

0.31mi

Capital One

Bank

0mi

Cambridge Savings Bank

Bank

0.03mi

Citizens Bank

Bank

0.05mi

Harvard University Employees Credit Union

Bank

0.07mi

Bank of America

Bank

0.07mi

WebsterBank

Bank

0.08mi

Cambridge Trust Company

Bank

0.08mi

Eastern Bank

Bank

0.09mi

Wholesome Fresh

Supermarket

0.11mi

Broadway Market

Supermarket

0.33mi

Design Within Reach

Furniture

0.4mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.03mi

Crimson Corner

Convenience

0.08mi

C'est Bon

Convenience

0.09mi

Tommy's Value

Convenience

0.19mi

The Garage

Mall

0.01mi

Harvard

Red

0.05mi

Eliot St @ Bennett St

0.11mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St

0.11mi

16 Eliot St

0.11mi

JFK St @ Eliot St

0.12mi

Mt Auburn St @ University Rd

0.14mi

JFK St @ Eliot St

0.14mi

Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

0.16mi

Nearby Areas

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Nearby Colleges & Universities

Boston University

Harvard University

Hult International Business School

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Price Comparison

This apartment is 9.99% less expensive than the average price of $2,944 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. Reach out to our agent to schedule a showing or request a rental application.

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$96,364 - $127,200

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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 1 bedroom.

How many bathrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 1 bathroom.

What is the monthly rent?

The monthly rent is $2,650 for this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Cambridge's Harvard Square neighborhood.

Does this apartment allow pets?

This apartment does not allow pets.

Is parking available?

Parking is not available with this apartment.

Are heat and hot water included?

Heat and hot water are not included in the rent.

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

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Dustin Coty

1210 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

207-554-0105

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Property Description

Map & Nearby Areas

Harvard Yard

Harvard University

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

John F Kennedy School of Government (Harvard University)

Larsen Building

Radcliffe Yard

Harvard Graduate School of Education (Harvard University)

Harvard Graduate School of Education (Longfellow Building)

Longfellow Building

Harvard Graduate School of Education (Radcliffe Yard)

Putnam Building

Byerly Hall

St. Paul’s Choir School

Buckingham House

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies (Radcliffe Yard)

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies (Harvard University)

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies (Fay House)

Fay House

Radcliffe Gym

Lesley University Brattle Campus

Hastings Building

Old Cambridge Baptist Church School

Lesley University Porter Campus

CGIS South

CGIS Knafel

Harvard Business School

Harvard Athletic Complex

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Graduate Institute for Biblical Studies

Harvard Law School (Harvard University)

New England School of Language

Longy School of Music of Bard College

Longy School of Music of Bard College (Longy School of Music of Bard College)

Shays Pub and Wine Bar

Longfellow Bar

Wusong Road Tiki Bar

Noir

Regattabar

Capitol One Cafe

Blank Street Coffee

Peet's Coffee

Pavement Coffeehouse

Bluestone Lane

Cafe Gato Rojo

Dado Tea

Tatte

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Blue Bottle Coffee

Clover Food Lab

Zinneken's

Darwin’s

Starbucks

Bauer Cafe

Circus Cooperative Cafe

Sweetgreen

Tasty Burger

Subway

Dig

Blackbird Doughnuts

Veggie Grill

Shake Shack

Otto

Clover Food Lab

Pokéworks

Dunkin'

Dunkin'

Domino's

Ben & Jerry's

Amorino

Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream

J.P. Licks

Russell House Tavern

Chutney's

Hourly Oyster House

El Jefe's Taqueria

Le's

Oggi