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Atmark Cambridge
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,200
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Studio Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,200
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$2,200
38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,195
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,195
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$2,195
19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID344
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,150
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$2,150
19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID345
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,150 - $2,350
Plus Fees9 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now136 School St
136 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,120 - $2,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDorset Square Residences
15 Argyle TerDorchester, MA 02124
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$1,900 - $2,450
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNova Quincy
1500 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,831 - $4,226
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$1,831 - $4,226
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$1,831 - $4,226
Quincy Commons
1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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$1,819 - $4,074
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$1,819 - $4,074
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$1,819 - $4,074
Faxon Commons
1037 Southern ArteryQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,800 - $3,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy
33 Furnace AveQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,550 - $2,536
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now525 LINC
525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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$1,550 - $1,650
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNova Suites
3 Cottage AveQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,175 - $1,800
Plus Fees1 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available NowAdams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$4,000
Plus Fees
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 12, 20261 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,965
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,965
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,955
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,540
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$3,955
400 Mystic Ave
400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,955
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,955
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,945
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,835
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,835
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,835
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,835
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,820
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,820
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,820
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,820
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,815
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
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$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$3,815
116 Winthrop Rd
116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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$3,805
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
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$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,805
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
2 Leighton St
CambridgeMA02141
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$3,795
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,420
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,795
1284 Beacon St
1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,790
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,770
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Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$380
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$3,770
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
333 Great River Rd
SomervilleMA02145
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$3,740
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,740
45 Carlton St
45 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,730
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,715
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,715
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,705
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,705
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
160 Boylston St
NewtonMA02467
155 Lenox St
NorwoodMA02062
1284 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
1000 Main Campus Dr
LexingtonMA02421
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$3,580
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,220
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$360
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$3,580
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,575
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,575
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,570
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 10, 2026333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,565
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19Total Monthly Price
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$3,150
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$415
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$3,565
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,560
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,200
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$360
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$3,560
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,560
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$3,200
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$360
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$3,560
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,550
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,110
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,550
266 Harvard St
266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,500
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 30Total Monthly Price
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$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$470
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$3,500
1008 Winthrop Ave
1008 Winthrop AveRevere, MA 02151
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$3,475
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,120
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,475
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,465
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,465
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,628 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,189 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,515 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,288 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Boston, MA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
86 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Boston is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $3,942.
What is the largest Short-term Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Boston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Boston is currently at 593 sq ft.
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