Off-Campus Student Apartments Near Harvard University
Every off-campus listing near Harvard University is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check Massachusetts tenant rights before you sign anything.
What off-campus housing options exist near Harvard University?
Students at Harvard University have access to 254 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in Cambridge, MA. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $2,025–$3,611.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 227 | $2,631/mo | $2,300 to $3,142/mo |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 224 | $2,663/mo | $2,305 to $3,165/mo |
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 192 | $2,735/mo | $2,305 to $3,171/mo |
| Studio Apartments | 164 | $2,631/mo | $2,300 to $3,114/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 161 | $2,820/mo | $2,380 to $3,247/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 127 | $2,775/mo | $2,400 to $3,219/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 127 | $2,805/mo | $2,400 to $3,247/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 71 | $2,631/mo | $2,299 to $3,113/mo |
| Furnished Apartments | 39 | $2,820/mo | $2,375 to $3,250/mo |
| 4+ Bedroom Apartments | 16 | $2,350/mo | $1,849 to $3,350/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near Harvard University
Longfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Chapman Arms
4 University Rd, Cambridge, MA
CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities
1 Langdon St, Cambridge, MA
334 Harvard Street
334 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA
929 Mass
929 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Forest Court
16 Forest St, Cambridge, MA
Frost Terrace
1781-1791 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Verra
50 Western Ave, Allston, MA
Clinton & Prospect Apartments
270 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA
808-812 Memorial Drive II
808-812 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA
Church Corner
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA
Central Square LLC( Residential)
632 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Walden Park
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA
Market Central
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Auburn Court
One Brookline Pl, Cambridge, MA
136 & 138 Highland Avenue
136-138 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
The Residences of University Park
91 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA
525 LINC
525 Lincoln St, Allston, MA
Chroma
240 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA
Chester Street Apartments
9-15 Chester St, Cambridge, MA
The Wyeth
120-124 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA
Graduate Junction
269 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA
Gardner St, 75-90
75-90 Gardner St, Boston, MA
Babcock Tower
270 Babcock St, Boston, MA
The Indie
35-43 Braintree St, Boston, MA
Trac 75
75 Braintree St, Allston, MA
Verge Residences
20 Medford St, Somerville, MA
Atrium On Commonwealth
1079 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Harper
80 Rugg Rd, Allston, MA
1047 Commonwealth Avenue
1047 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Babcock Street Apartments, 222-230
222-230 Babcock St, Brookline, MA
Commonwealth Gardens
1131 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA
Radius
530 Western Ave, Brighton, MA
The Laurent
55 Wheeler St, Cambridge, MA
Eagle Rock Apartments and Townhomes at Bri...
9 Bronsdon St, Brighton, MA
Commonwealth Apartments
1144-1160 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA
Kendall Crossing Apartments
157 Sixth St, Cambridge, MA
Proto Kendall Square
88 Ames St, Cambridge, MA
Lantera at Boston Landing
125 Guest St, Boston, MA
Hamilton Union
508-524 Cambridge St, Allston, MA
Ttoren Flats
42 North Beacon St, Allston, MA
Dexter Park
175 Freeman St, Brookline, MA
Cambridge Park Apartments
30 Cambridge Park Dr, Cambridge, MA
Third Square
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA
Lofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney St, Cambridge, MA
Urbane at Alewife
50 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA
1550 on the Charles
1550 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA
The Charley
46 Soldiers Field Pl, Boston, MA
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Student Tenants tracks 254 apartments near Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Typical starting rents run from $2,025/mo to $3,611/mo (median $2,663/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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