Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (146 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)
$3,300 - $3,500
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,300 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price
$3,300 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Third Square
$3,130 - $9,181
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Base Rent
$2,986 - $9,037
Required Monthly Fees
$144

Total Monthly Price
$3,130 - $9,181
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,455
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Base Rent
$2,553 - $6,455

Total Monthly Price
$2,553 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,685 - $5,769
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,685 - $5,769

Total Monthly Price
$2,685 - $5,769
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,572 - $6,742
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,450 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

Total Monthly Price
$3,572 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,189 - $8,361
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,189 - $8,361

Total Monthly Price
$2,189 - $8,361
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Walden Park
$2,417 - $4,074
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$2,352 - $4,009
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,417 - $4,074
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
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,875 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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88 Ames St
$2,370
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,370
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88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,105
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,730
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,105
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$4,625
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,625
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23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Sherman St
$2,430
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,990
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,430
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,685
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,330
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Marney St
$3,085
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,640
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,085
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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240 Sidney St
$2,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$4,235
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,860
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,235
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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270 Harvard St
$4,170
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,170
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,445
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,070
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,445
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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266 Harvard St
$3,640
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,640
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026

266 Harvard St

266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St

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10 Essex St
$3,620
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,620
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10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$3,115
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,115
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$3,385
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,010
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,385
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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80 Fawcett St
$3,350
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,910
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,350
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,935
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,935
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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23 Sidney St

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4 Sherman St
$3,970
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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129 Franklin St
$3,215
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,215
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$4,000
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,560
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$4,530
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,090
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,530
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$3,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,295
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,920
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,295
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,675
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,675
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$6,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$6,130
Required Monthly Fees
$470

Total Monthly Price
$6,600
3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$2,615
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,150
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,615
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 7

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$3,760
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,350
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$3,760
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$4,665
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,665
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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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
Pet Friendly

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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 $4,033.

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 $3,677 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 582 sq ft.

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