Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Brighton, MA (286 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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2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
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4 Elko St
$2,245
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Base Rent
$1,830
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,245
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Elko St

4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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1284 Beacon St
$2,420
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Base Rent
$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,420
Studio Apartments Available Dec 21

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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346 Somerville Ave
$3,830
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Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,830
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

346 Somerville Ave

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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270 Harvard St
$2,220
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,780
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,220
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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23 Sidney St
$3,335
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Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,335
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,935
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,935
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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4 Sherman St
$2,440
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,440
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4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$3,045
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,045
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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365 Western Ave
$2,345
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Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$2,535
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,535
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 240 Sidney St

240 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 240 Sidney St

240 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139

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365 Western Ave
$2,375
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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266 Harvard St
$3,670
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,230
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,670
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026

266 Harvard St

266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$2,970
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$4,080
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,080
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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240 Sidney St
$3,465
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,465
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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775 Beacon St
$2,885
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,885
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17

775 Beacon St

775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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80 Fawcett St
$2,560
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,120
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,560
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 139 Washington St

139 Washington St

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12 Elko St
$2,915
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,915
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 3, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,105
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,105
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$3,990
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,990
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139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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65 Brainerd Rd
$3,515
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 20, 2026

65 Brainerd Rd

65 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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1284 Beacon St
$3,940
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,500
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,940
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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23 Sidney St
$3,425
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,050
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,425
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 8 Elko St

8 Elko St

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129 Franklin St
$3,375
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,910
Required Monthly Fees
$465

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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45 Carlton St
$3,190
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,190
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

45 Carlton St

45 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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50 Kinnaird St
$4,400
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026

50 Kinnaird St

50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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1284 Beacon St
$4,750
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,310
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,750
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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70 Pearl St
$3,595
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

70 Pearl St

70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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100 Landsdowne St
$4,295
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,920
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,295
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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45 Green St
$3,075
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,075
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026

45 Green St

45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton

What type of rentals are currently available in Brighton?

There are currently 6366 Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $14,200. There are also 4647 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brighton ranging from $700 to $38,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brighton ranges from $700 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,068.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brighton range from $950 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $810 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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