Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (159 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Harvard 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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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,315 - $9,474
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$2,315 - $9,474

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$2,315 - $9,474
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,270 - $7,661
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$3,126 - $7,517
Required Monthly Fees
$144

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$3,270 - $7,661
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
$2,444 - $6,455
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$2,444 - $6,455

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$2,444 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
$2,649 - $4,927
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$2,649 - $4,927

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$2,649 - $4,927
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

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$3,937 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Walden Park
$2,427 - $3,117
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$2,362 - $3,052
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$2,427 - $3,117
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Sherman St
$2,550
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Base Rent
$2,110
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,550
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$2,560
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Base Rent
$2,120
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,560
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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270 Harvard St
$2,960
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Base Rent
$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,960
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 23

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$3,215
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Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,215
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 7

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$3,250
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Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,250
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
Furnished

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10 Essex St
$3,260
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Base Rent
$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,260
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Forest St
$3,330
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Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$3,330
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

19 Forest St

19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,335
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Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,335
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,335
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Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,335
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Harvard Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Harvard Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Harvard Square?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Harvard Square is at 525 LINC listed at $1,550.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Harvard Square Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Harvard Square is $3,885.

What is the largest Short-term Harvard Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Harvard Square is a 3,956 square feet unit starting from $4,356 at 30 Dalton.

What is the average size for Harvard Square Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Harvard Square is currently at 539 sq ft.

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