Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Central Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (84 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Central 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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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
Eco-Friendly
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  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
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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
Student Housing
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  • Low Income
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property at 240 Sidney St

240 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 129 Franklin St

129 Franklin St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 334 Harvard St

334 Harvard St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 25 Marney St

25 Marney St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 15 Marney St

15 Marney St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 5 Columbia St

5 Columbia St

CambridgeMA02139
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Crimson Court
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Crimson Court

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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23 Sidney St
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23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
property at 434 McGrath Hwy

434 McGrath Hwy

SomervilleMA02143
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Central Square, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Central Square, Cambridge, MA

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Getting Around the Central Square Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Central Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Central Square?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Central Square is at 155 Prospect St listed at $1,450.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Central Square Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Central Square is $4,130.

What is the largest Short-term Central Square Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Central Square is a 1,514 square feet unit starting from $6,580 at 8 Watson St.

What is the average size for Central Square Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Central Square is currently at 646 sq ft.

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