Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (139 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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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,545 - $8,909
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $7,005
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$2,825 - $5,380
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$2,825 - $5,380
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
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$3,318 - $6,524
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$3,318 - $6,524
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
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$4,485 - $6,205
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$4,485 - $6,205
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$4,485 - $6,205
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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Forest Court
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,590 - $3,777
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$2,590 - $3,777
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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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 Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

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 $5,182.

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 $5,304 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 674 sq ft.

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