Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (148 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)
$3,200 - $3,400
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$3,200 - $3,400

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$3,200 - $3,400
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,331 - $9,002
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$3,331 - $9,002

Total Monthly Price
$3,331 - $9,002
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,805
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$2,553 - $6,805

Total Monthly Price
$2,553 - $6,805
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,515 - $5,366
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$2,515 - $5,366

Total Monthly Price
$2,515 - $5,366
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,125 - $6,425
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$3,125 - $6,425

Total Monthly Price
$3,125 - $6,425
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,405 - $9,904
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Base Rent
$2,405 - $9,904

Total Monthly Price
$2,405 - $9,904
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$2,740 - $5,115
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$2,740 - $5,115

Total Monthly Price
$2,740 - $5,115
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Walden Park
Rent Specials
$2,302 - $4,545
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$2,302 - $4,545

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$2,302 - $4,545
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $4,000
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Base Rent
$2,875 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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334 Harvard St
$3,545
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Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,545
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 11

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,485
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Base Rent
$2,110
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,485
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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19 Forest St
$2,670
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Base Rent
$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$2,670
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

19 Forest St

19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Sherman St
$2,410
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,410
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,410
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Base Rent
$1,980
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,410
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,970
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Essex St
$2,800
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Base Rent
$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$5,600
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Base Rent
$5,160
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,600
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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7 Cameron Ave
$5,355
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Base Rent
$4,940
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$5,355
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,105
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Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,105
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$4,335
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Base Rent
$3,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,335
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,135
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Base Rent
$2,760
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,135
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$3,300
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Base Rent
$2,860
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,300
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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80 Fawcett St
$2,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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23 Sidney St
$4,145
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,770
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,145
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,025
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Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,025
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Sherman St
$3,240
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,240
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Forest St
$3,135
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Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,135
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 24

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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129 Franklin St
$3,185
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Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,185
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$4,170
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,170
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$4,410
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,410
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,385
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,385
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 8

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$6,020
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Base Rent
$5,550
Required Monthly Fees
$470

Total Monthly Price
$6,020
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$4,150
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Base Rent
$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$4,150
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$2,745
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,745
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129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$4,295
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,920
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,295
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$4,805
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 19

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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303 Third St
$4,265
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,265
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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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 $4,000.

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 $4,473 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 569 sq ft.

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