Harvard Square

Cambridge, MA

Harvard Square - Cambridge, MA

Area Guide

Live near an iconic cultural center

Historic • Vibrant • Scenic • Eclectic • Cultured • Walkable •

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 July 2025, the average apartment rent in Harvard Square is $2,458 for a studio, $3,076 for one bedroom, and $4,013 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harvard Square has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Studio
491 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,458/month

Average Rent

1 BR
469 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,076/month

Average Rent

2 BR
941 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$4,013/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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

Colleges

Top Apartments in Harvard Square

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn St,
Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,450 - $3,850 | 1 Bed

Chapman Arms

4 University Rd,
Cambridge, MA 02138

$2,650 - $4,000 | Studio - 2 Beds