Chapman Arms
4 University Rd,
Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,650 - $4,000 | Studio - 2 Beds
Harvard Square
Cambridge, MA
Harvard Square - Cambridge, MA
Area Guide
Live near an iconic cultural center
Historic
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Vibrant
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Scenic
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Eclectic
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Cultured
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Walkable
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Located in the historic heart of Cambridge, Harvard Square has served the community as a revered gathering place since 1630. Residents and visitors alike flock to Harvard Square to peruse the many bookstores, coffee houses, art theaters, fine restaurants, and eclectic shops. The streets of Harvard Square are brimming with public art installations, street performers, and regularly scheduled events.
Living near Harvard Square grants residents easy access to a host of commercial and cultural offerings as well as the sprawling Harvard Yard and recreational opportunities on the Charles River. Numerous apartments and condos are available for rent in the area, presenting potential renters with many options to choose from. Quick access to the T makes getting around from Harvard Square easy.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Harvard Square is $2,907 for a studio, $2,703 for one bedroom, and $4,006 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harvard Square has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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69 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,907/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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683 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,703/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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941 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,006/month
Average Rent
Transportation
98
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
80
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
98
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Coit Observatory
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.