Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA Under $5,500 (120 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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The Jordan
Rent Specials
$3,600 - $4,800
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,600 - $4,800

Total Monthly Price
$3,600 - $4,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Jordan

249 Corey RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
Rent Specials
$2,700 - $6,682
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$2,700 - $6,682

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

Overlook at St. Gabriels

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,332 - $6,482
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$3,275 - $6,425
Required Monthly Fees
$57

Total Monthly Price
$3,332 - $6,482
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,200 - $3,400
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,200 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price
$3,200 - $3,400
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
Student Housing
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Blvd & Bond
$3,140 - $8,481
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$3,140 - $8,481

Total Monthly Price
$3,140 - $8,481
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,892 - $5,456
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Base Rent
$2,892 - $5,456

Total Monthly Price
$2,892 - $5,456
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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Base Rent
$2,875 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price
$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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Base Rent
$2,731 - $6,241

Total Monthly Price
$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

Total Monthly Price
$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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Base Rent
$2,554 - $5,867

Total Monthly Price
$2,554 - $5,867
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Base Rent
$2,553 - $6,610

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

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Walden Park
$2,292 - $4,530
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$2,292 - $4,530

Total Monthly Price
$2,292 - $4,530
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,068 - $9,643
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$2,068 - $9,643

Total Monthly Price
$2,068 - $9,643
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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100 Landsdowne St
$4,685
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14, 2026

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Kinnaird St
$4,610
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,170
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,610
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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775 Beacon St
$4,535
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,535
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 9, 2026

775 Beacon St

775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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775 Beacon St
$4,525
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,150
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,525
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10, 2026

775 Beacon St

775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
Furnished

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7 Cameron Ave
$4,235
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,820
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,235
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

7 Cameron Ave

7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
Furnished
property at 1405 Beacon St

$4,190

Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$4,190

Total Monthly Price
$4,190

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 4, 2026

1405 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,160
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,720
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,160
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$4,110
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$4,110
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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18 Forest St
$4,045
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Base Rent
$3,630
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,045
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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775 Beacon St
$3,990
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,630
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,990
Studio Apartments Available Aug 27, 2026

775 Beacon St

775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
Furnished

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112 Winthrop Rd
$3,895
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Base Rent
$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,895
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026

112 Winthrop Rd

112 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
Furnished
property at 270 Babcock St

$3,870 - $4,060

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,870

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

BostonMA02215
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116 Winthrop Rd
$3,815
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,815
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26

116 Winthrop Rd

116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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4 Sherman St
$3,810
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,810
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,810
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,810
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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1284 Beacon St
$3,805
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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771 Beacon St
$3,720
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,360
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,720
Studio Apartments Available May 26, 2026

771 Beacon St

771 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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45 Carlton St
$3,680
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,680
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11, 2026

45 Carlton St

45 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
Furnished

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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 $3,792.

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 642 sq ft.

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