2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A
2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (298 Rentals)
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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$2,410
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,410
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,545
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,545
16 Forest St
16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,700
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
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$2,260
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,700
266 Harvard St
266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
80 Fawcett St
CambridgeMA02138
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$3,035
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTotal Monthly Price
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$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,035
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,050
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,110
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15Total Monthly Price
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$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,110
270 Harvard St
270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,175
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,175
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,190
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,190
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,205
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 7Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$465
Total Monthly Price
$3,205
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,150
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,710
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,150
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,245
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,245
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,245
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,245
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,580
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,580
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,290
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,290
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,325
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,325
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
17 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
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$3,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,375
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,435
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,080
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,435
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,535
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,535
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,555
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,555
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,565
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,565
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,645
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,645
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,675
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,675
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,635
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$3,635
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,690
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Studio Apartments Available Oct 27Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,690
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,645
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,645
929 Massachusetts Ave
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,770
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,770
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,800
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$410
Total Monthly Price
$3,800
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,835
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,835
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,855
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$465
Total Monthly Price
$3,855
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,885
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,885
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,975
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,530
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$3,975
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,995
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$3,995
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,020
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,020
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,030
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,590
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,030
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,125
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,710
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$4,125
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,165
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 12Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,790
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,165
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,150
Total Monthly Price
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20, 2027Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,720
Required Monthly Fees
$430
Total Monthly Price
$4,150
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
10 Centre St
CambridgeMA02139
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$4,620
Total Monthly Price
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,180
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,620
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$5,010
Total Monthly Price
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,570
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,010
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,685
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14, 2028Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,685
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
88 Ames St
CambridgeMA02142
88 Ames St
CambridgeMA02142
7 Cameron Ave
CambridgeMA02140
7 Cameron Ave
CambridgeMA02140
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$4,680
Total Monthly Price
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14, 2029Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,680
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Harvard Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Harvard Square 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,471 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,180 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,724 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,654 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,127 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Harvard Square 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,172 | $925 | $1,460 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard Square
What type of rentals are currently available in Harvard Square?
There are currently 5497 Apartments for Rent in Harvard Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $16,523. There are also 4269 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harvard Square ranging from $800 to $35,000.
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 $800 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,812.
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 $1,200 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.
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