
Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (65 Rentals)
Rental terms in the Central Square area of Cambridge as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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357 Windsor St, Unit A

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL14-ID39

82 Ames St

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1596482P

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16 Broadway-SI ID1596478P, Unit SI ID1596478P

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16 Broadway-SI ID1596478P, Unit SI ID1596478P

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463 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1596480P

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463 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1596480P

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82 Ames St
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4 Trowbridge Pl, Unit SI FL3-ID1593868P

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4 Trowbridge Pl, Unit SI FL3-ID1593872P

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22 Hews St, Unit SI FL3-ID1586664P

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23 Jay St, Unit SI ID1238102P

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252101P

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139-141-141 Putnam Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID1546163P

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL16-ID44

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129 Franklin St, Unit SI FL2-ID816

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL8-ID974

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22 Hews St, Unit SI ID1281995P
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23 Sidney St, Unit SI FL2-ID1248

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23 Sidney St, Unit SI FL3-ID1237

425 Massachusetts Ave

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL6-ID647

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25 A Jay Street-SI FL3-ID1238051P, Unit SI FL3-ID1238051P

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25 A Jay Street-SI FL3-ID1238070P, Unit SI FL3-ID1238070P

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25 Jay St, Unit SI FL2-ID1238166P

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252094P

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425 Massachusetts Ave, Unit SI ID1252098P

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425 Massachusetts Ave
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50 Kinnaird St, Unit SI FL1-ID1153

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100 Landsdowne St, Unit SI FL9-ID1176

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100 Landsdowne St, Unit SI FL9-ID1176

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100 Landsdowne St, Unit SI FL6-ID1175

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50 Kinnaird St, Unit SI FL2-ID1154

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82 Ames St, Unit SI FL11-ID1039238P

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129 Franklin St, Unit SI FL2-ID993

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129 Franklin St, Unit SI FL1-ID991

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88 Ames St, Unit SI FL19-ID67

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B
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Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit E

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit A

Room in Shared 7 bed/2.5 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit E

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Central Square (Cambridge), Unit C
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Central Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,677 | $2,600 | $6,825 |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,956 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,280 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,061 | $1,230 | $8,699 |
| Central Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,201 | $1,230 | $9,300 |
| Central Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,610 | $1,610 | $1,610 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Square, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #12
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?
There are currently 1074 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $27,790. There are also 459 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $1,100 to $12,350.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Square?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Square ranges from $1,100 to $12,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,977.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Square?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Square range from $1,300 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $12,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,510 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.
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