Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (203 Rentals)

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,300 - $3,500
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$3,150 - $3,500

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$3,150 - $3,500
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,699 - $3,000
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$2,322 - $9,633

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$2,322 - $9,633
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,540 - $4,295
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Base Rent
$3,096 - $7,572
Required Monthly Fees
$144

Total Monthly Price
$3,240 - $7,716
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$3,060 - $9,719
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$2,560 - $14,570

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$2,560 - $14,570
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,980 - $4,986
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$2,553 - $6,455

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$2,553 - $6,455
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,892 - $3,185
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Base Rent
$2,554 - $4,920

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$2,554 - $4,920
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,475 - $2,747
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Base Rent
$2,412 - $2,992
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,477 - $3,057
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$3,150
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Base Rent
$2,875 - $3,285

Total Monthly Price
$2,875 - $3,285
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty20
$3,447 - $4,687
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$2,777 - $14,315

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$2,777 - $14,315
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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16 Forest St
$2,605
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Base Rent
$2,250
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,785
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Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,785
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,785
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Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,785
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,105
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Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,105
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Rogers St
$3,165
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Base Rent
$2,710
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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334 Harvard St
$3,225
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Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Leighton St
$3,225
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Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,515
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Base Rent
$3,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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18 Forest St
$3,525
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Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,525
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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334 Harvard St
$3,555
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Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,555
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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33 Rogers St
$3,595
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Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 30

33 Rogers St

33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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285 Third St
$3,595
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Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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17 Forest St
$3,605
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Base Rent
$3,250
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,645
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Base Rent
$3,290
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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240 Sidney St
$3,715
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Base Rent
$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,715
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240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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90 Fawcett St
$3,735
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Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,735
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 5, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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240 Sidney St
$3,755
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Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,755
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 16

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St
$3,780
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Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$410

Total Monthly Price
$3,780
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026

129 Franklin St

129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,835
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Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,835
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 Landsdowne St
$3,885
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Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,885
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

100 Landsdowne St

100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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90 Fawcett St
$3,895
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,540
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,895
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 4, 2026

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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18 Forest St
$3,995
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Base Rent
$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,995
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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285 Third St
$4,045
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Base Rent
$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,045
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 12

285 Third St

285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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5 Glassworks Ave
$4,275
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Base Rent
$3,920
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$4,535
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Base Rent
$4,180
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,535
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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303 Third St
$4,685
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Base Rent
$4,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14, 2028

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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303 Third St
$4,805
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Base Rent
$4,430
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,805
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

303 Third St

303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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Getting Around Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Cambridge with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cambridge is at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is $3,118.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cambridge is currently 1,335 sq ft.

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