Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Arlington, MA (30 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Arlington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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4 Sherman St
$2,410
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,410
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Forest St
$2,455
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,100
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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80 Fawcett St
$2,825
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,470
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,035
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman 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 Nov 26

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,210
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,770
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,210
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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18 Forest St
$3,325
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,325
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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17 Forest St
$3,375
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,535
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,535
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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18 Forest St
$3,685
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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90 Fawcett St
$3,775
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,420
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,775
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90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,995
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,995
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$4,090
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,650
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,090
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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18 Forest St
$4,155
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,155
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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90 Fawcett St
$4,170
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$4,170
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20, 2027

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Whittemore Ave
$4,200
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,760
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,200
2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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7 Cameron Ave
$4,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,300
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,715
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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7 Cameron Ave
$4,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,300
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,715
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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32 Healey St
$5,135
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,690
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$5,135
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

32 Healey St

32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 1592 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $15,000. There are also 1165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $975 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington ranges from $975 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,162.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arlington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arlington range from $1,300 to $6,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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