Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Harvard Square Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA (211 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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Tempo Cambridge
Short Term Available
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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Market Central
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
Short Term Available
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Park87
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Park87

87 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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Atmark Cambridge
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Auburn Court
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Auburn Court

One Brookline PlCambridge, MA 02139
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256 Hurley St
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256 Hurley St

256 Hurley StCambridge, MA 02141
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17 Forest St
$3,3001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

17 Forest St

Cambridge, MA 02140
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250 Kendall St
$6,7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 21

250 Kendall St

Cambridge, MA 02142
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350 Third St
$8,1301 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

350 Third St

Cambridge, MA 02142
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249 Third St
$4,1601 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 5

249 Third St

Cambridge, MA 02142
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2ASherman Street
$1,1503 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2ASherman Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
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83 Winter St
$1,7254 Bedroom, 4 Bath RentalsAvailable May 31

83 Winter St

Cambridge, MA 02141
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18 Forest St
$3,3801 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

18 Forest St

Cambridge, MA 02140
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425 Massachusetts Ave
$3,310Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

425 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$3,0601 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable May 31

129 Franklin St

Cambridge, MA 02139
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285 Third St
$3,8801 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Feb 27

285 Third St

Cambridge, MA 02142
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80 Fawcett St
$2,9201 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 2

80 Fawcett St

Cambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$4,5502 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 2

1 Whittemore Ave

Cambridge, MA 02140
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88 Ames St
$3,570Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 18

88 Ames St

Cambridge, MA 02142
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47 Bishop Allen Dr
$4,1901 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 1

47 Bishop Allen Dr

Cambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,4001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

100 Landsdowne St

Cambridge, MA 02139
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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 2 Sherman St, A listed at $800.

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 $3,084.

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 $4,478 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 478 sq ft.

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