Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (279 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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240 Sidney St
$2,465
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,465
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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80 Fawcett St
$2,520
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,520
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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19 Forest St
$2,480
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,110
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$2,480
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

19 Forest St

19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Sherman St
$4,510
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,070
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,510
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,945
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,945
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Essex St
$2,820
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,380
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,820
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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88 Ames St
$5,250
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,810
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,250
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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88 Ames St
$5,600
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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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32 Healey St
$5,255
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,810
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,255
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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7 Cameron Ave
$5,355
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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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270 Harvard St
$3,040
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,600
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,040
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 16

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,105
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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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266 Harvard St
$2,980
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,980
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18

266 Harvard St

266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,135
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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
$3,050
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$4,145
Total Monthly Price

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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4 Sherman St
$3,170
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,170
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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16 Forest St
$3,135
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,135
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16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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129 Franklin St
$3,195
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,195
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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334 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 Jul 14

334 Harvard St

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

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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334 Harvard St
$3,525
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,525
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 11

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard 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
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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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From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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129 Franklin St
$4,150
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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
$2,755
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$2,755
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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90 Fawcett St
$3,380
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,380
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 7

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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23 Sidney St
$4,295
Total Monthly Price

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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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,980
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,980
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1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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303 Third St
$4,205
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,830
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,950
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,950
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$4,925
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,550
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,925
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,565
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,190
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,565
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Centre St
$4,620
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,620
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22

10 Centre St

10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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25 Marney St
$4,315
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,870
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,315
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1

25 Marney St

25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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90 Fawcett St
$3,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,360
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,715
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 5

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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15 Marney St
$5,785
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,340
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,785
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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15 Marney St
$4,725
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,280
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,725
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2

15 Marney St

15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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334 Harvard St
$3,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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303 Third St
$4,785
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,410
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,785
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?

There are currently 6015 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $15,000. There are also 4373 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $875 to $38,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harvard Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harvard Square ranges from $875 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,732.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harvard Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harvard Square range from $950 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $15,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,175.

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