Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA Under $3,000 (50 Rentals)

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

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Overlook at St. Gabriels
Rent Specials
$2,700 - $6,682
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$2,700 - $6,682

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$2,700 - $6,682
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Overlook at St. Gabriels

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,892 - $5,756
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$2,892 - $5,756

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$2,892 - $5,756
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000

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$2,875 - $4,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

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$2,731 - $6,241
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Hew at 1515
Rent Specials
$2,730 - $5,360
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$2,660 - $5,290
Required Monthly Fees
$70

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$2,730 - $5,360
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hew at 1515

1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,554 - $5,867
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$2,554 - $5,867

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$2,554 - $5,867
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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Walden Park
$2,337 - $4,830
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$2,337 - $4,830

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$2,337 - $4,830
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,068 - $9,649
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$2,068 - $9,649

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$2,068 - $9,649
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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525 LINC
Rent Specials
$1,550 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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70 Pearl St
$2,965
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$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,965
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12, 2026

70 Pearl St

70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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70 Pearl St
$2,965
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$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$2,965
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12, 2026

70 Pearl St

70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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80 Fawcett St
$2,890
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$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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10 Essex St
$2,850
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$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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270 Babcock St
$2,825
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Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,800
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$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,800
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1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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129 Franklin St
$2,765
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$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$465

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$2,765
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129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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123 Highland Ave
$2,765
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$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$355

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$2,765
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123 Highland Ave

123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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240 Sidney St
$2,765
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$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$2,765
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,765
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$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$2,765
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Centre St
$2,750
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Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026

10 Centre St

10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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1284 Beacon St
$2,750
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$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$2,750
Studio Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,655
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$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,655
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$2,605
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$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$2,605
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23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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3 Hawkins St
$2,590
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$2,150
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,590
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3 Hawkins St

3 Hawkins StSomerville, MA 02143
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4 Sherman St
$2,460
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$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440

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$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,450
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$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$430

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$2,450
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90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,450
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$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$430

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$2,450
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90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Elko St
$2,425
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$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,425
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8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Harvard St
$2,400
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Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,375
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Base Rent
$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$2,375
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$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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70 Pearl St
$2,335
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Base Rent
$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,335
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70 Pearl St

70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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19 Forest St
$2,230
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$1,860
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$2,230
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19 Forest St

19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Brighton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Brighton?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Brighton is at 525 LINC listed at $1,550.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Brighton is $3,839.

What is the largest Short-term Brighton Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Brighton is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at 4 Union Pl.

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

The average size for a Short-term rental in Brighton is currently at 566 sq ft.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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