Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (134 Rentals) Page 2 of 3

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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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property at 16 Broadway
$20,146

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$19,157
Required Monthly Fees$989

Total Monthly Price$20,146
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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16 Broadway

CambridgeMA02142
property at 16 Broadway
$20,146

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$19,157
Required Monthly Fees$989

Total Monthly Price$20,146
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

16 Broadway

CambridgeMA02142
property at 463 Massachusetts Ave
$20,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$19,548
Required Monthly Fees$1,002

Total Monthly Price$20,550
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 19
Furnished

463 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02139

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property at 463 Massachusetts Ave
$20,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$19,548
Required Monthly Fees$1,002

Total Monthly Price$20,550
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 19
Furnished

463 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02139
property at 356 Third St
$7,937 - $9,869

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,554
Required Monthly Fees$383

Total Monthly Price$7,937
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Furnished

356 Third St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 356 Third St
$7,937 - $9,869

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,554
Required Monthly Fees$383

Total Monthly Price$7,937
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Furnished

356 Third St

CambridgeMA02142
property at 28 Clay St
$6,839

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$6,497
Required Monthly Fees$342

Total Monthly Price$6,839
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Dec 8
Furnished

28 Clay St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 25 Jay St
$9,081

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$8,637
Required Monthly Fees$444

Total Monthly Price$9,081
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 20
Furnished

25 Jay St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 29 Montgomery St
$3,997

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,797
Required Monthly Fees$200

Total Monthly Price$3,997
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Feb 17, 2027
Furnished

29 Montgomery St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 82 Ames St
$7,632

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$7,253
Required Monthly Fees$379

Total Monthly Price$7,632
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 9
Furnished

82 Ames St

CambridgeMA02142
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4 Union Pl
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
9 Months, 12 Months
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4 Union Pl

4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
Student Housing
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Fuse Cambridge
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 15 Months
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Fuse Cambridge

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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525 LINC
Rent Specials
$1,996 - $3,462
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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The Harlo
Rent Specials
$3,561 - $6,947

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,561 - $6,947

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 13 Months
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Overlook at St. Gabriel's
Rent Specials
$2,610 - $8,339

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,610 - $8,339

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 18 Months
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Overlook at St. Gabriel's

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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The Royal Belmont
$2,920 - $5,830

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,920 - $5,830

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 24 Months
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The Royal Belmont

375 Acorn Park DrBelmont, MA 02478
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NOVA Brighton
$2,600 - $4,100
Plus Fees
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
2 Months, 16 Months
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NOVA Brighton

1505 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Verra
$2,810 - $5,594

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,810 - $5,594

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
9 Months, 24 Months
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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The Guild
$2,250 - $3,500
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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The Guild

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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Hew at 1515
Rent Specials
$2,813 - $5,360

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,743 - $5,290
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 24 Months
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Hew at 1515

1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,807 - $6,609

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,807 - $6,609

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 15 Months
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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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The Jordan
$3,300 - $3,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,300 - $3,550

Total Monthly Price$3,300 - $3,550
12 Month Lease Term
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 18 Months
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The Jordan

249 Corey RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Blvd & Bond
$2,565 - $7,578

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,565 - $7,578

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
Corporate Housing
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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 $4,973.

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 2,208 square feet unit starting from $3,498 at Third Square.

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 664 sq ft.

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