Quick answer
College-town feel, bookshops, Red Line, independent restaurants; 1BR $2,500–3,200
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Cambridge (Harvard Square), Boston
College-town feel, bookshops, Red Line, independent restaurants; 1BR $2,500–3,200
Boston Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$2,600/mo
Median 2BR rent
$3,400/mo
Median home price
$720K
Avg utilities
$160/mo
City-wide medians. Cambridge (Harvard Square) rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Boston breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Boston
Compare Cambridge (Harvard Square) with other popular areas.
South End
Victorian brownstones, best restaurant row, galleries, LGBTQ+ community; 1BR $2,800–3,500
Cambridge (Kendall/MIT)
Biotech corridor, walkable, dense, university energy; 1BR $2,800–3,600
Somerville / Davis Sq
Affordable relative to Boston, excellent food scene, Red Line, artsy; 1BR $2,200–2,800
Beacon Hill
Gas lamps, Federal architecture, quiet, wealthy, central; 1BR $3,000–4,000
Jamaica Plain
Triple-deckers, community gardens, Jamaica Pond, most affordable inner neighborhood; 1BR $2,000–2,500
Back Bay
Brownstones, Newbury Street shopping, most central, most expensive; 1BR $3,200–4,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge (Harvard Square) a good neighborhood in Boston?
College-town feel, bookshops, Red Line, independent restaurants; 1BR $2,500–3,200
What is the rent in Cambridge (Harvard Square), Boston?
Boston citywide median 1BR rent is $2,600/mo. Cambridge (Harvard Square) pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Boston often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Cambridge (Harvard Square) in Boston known for?
College-town feel, bookshops, Red Line, independent restaurants; 1BR $2,500–3,200
How does Cambridge (Harvard Square) compare to other Boston neighborhoods?
Cambridge (Harvard Square) is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Boston. Other options include South End, Cambridge (Kendall/MIT), Somerville / Davis Sq.
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