Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (441 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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605 Concord at Fresh Pond
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Short Term Available
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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605 Concord at Fresh Pond

605 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Tempo Cambridge
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Chroma
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Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Chroma

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
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Short Term Available
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9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12 Months, 13 Months,
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Park87 Apartments
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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Park87 Apartments

87 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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603 Concord
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603 Concord

603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Auburn Court
Short Term Available
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4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Mo
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Auburn Court

One Brookline PlCambridge, MA 02139
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Park77 Apartments
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1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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Park77 Apartments

77 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Cameron Apartments
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7 Cameron Apartments

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA 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 104 Academy Hill Rd listed at $1,100.

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 $5,312.

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 $5,372 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 585 sq ft.

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