2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A
2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (82 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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$3,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,050
270 Harvard St
270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,100
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,100
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,175
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,175
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,190
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,190
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,205
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 7Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$465
Total Monthly Price
$3,205
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,225
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,245
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,245
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,375
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,545
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 24Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,545
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,555
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,555
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,555
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,555
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,730
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,730
264 Harvard St
264 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,755
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,755
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,770
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,770
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,780
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$410
Total Monthly Price
$3,780
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,835
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,835
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,855
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$465
Total Monthly Price
$3,855
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,875
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$3,875
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,885
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,885
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,000
Total Monthly Price
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,560
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,000
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,145
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,770
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,145
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,580
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,140
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,580
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,580
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,140
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,580
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,600
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2028Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,160
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,600
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,620
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,620
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,660
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,220
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,660
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,770
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14, 2029Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,330
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,770
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,030
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,590
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,030
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,260
Total Monthly Price
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,790
Required Monthly Fees
$470
Total Monthly Price
$5,260
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,435
Total Monthly Price
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,990
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$5,435
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,485
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,040
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$5,485
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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17 Berkshire St
CambridgeMA02141
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19 Berkshire St
CambridgeMA02141
175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home
17 Berkshire St
CambridgeMA02141
Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home
166 Auburn St
CambridgeMA02139
175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
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175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
175 River St
CambridgeMA02139
19 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
19 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home
258 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
19 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
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6 7th St
CambridgeMA02141
19 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
19 Putnam Ave
CambridgeMA02139
Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home
6 7th St
CambridgeMA02141
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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 | $3,550 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,284 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,856 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,399 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Central Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,388 | $1,100 | $9,975 |
| Central Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,398 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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John M. Tobin Montessori School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Central Square?
There are currently 1404 Apartments for Rent in Central Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $15,000. There are also 787 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Square ranging from $975 to $15,600.
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 $975 to $15,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,907.
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 $2,600 to $11,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
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