Gated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (27 Rentals)

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

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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,286 - $9,633
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$2,286 - $9,633

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$2,286 - $9,633
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Elevate
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$2,560 - $11,592
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$2,560 - $11,592

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$2,560 - $11,592
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Market Central
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$2,553 - $6,455
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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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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
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$122

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$3,937 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Walden Park
$2,457 - $3,057
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$2,392 - $2,992
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$65

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$2,457 - $3,057
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

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

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$2,875 - $3,285
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty20
$2,760 - $14,315
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$2,760 - $14,315

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$2,760 - $14,315
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Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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525 LINC
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$1,550 - $2,536
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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Troy Boston
$2,747 - $5,347
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$2,680 - $5,280
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$67

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$2,747 - $5,347
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Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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The Residences on Broadway
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$3,518 - $5,315
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$3,518 - $5,315

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$3,518 - $5,315
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The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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Blvd & Bond
$3,127 - $7,074
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$3,127 - $7,074

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$3,127 - $7,074
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Girard
Rent Specials
$3,215 - $5,815
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$3,085 - $5,685
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$130

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$3,215 - $5,815
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Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Arlington 360
$3,466 - $7,548
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$3,466 - $7,548

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$3,466 - $7,548
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Arlington 360

4105 Symmes CirArlington, MA 02474
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Zero Athens
Rent Specials
$3,600 - $5,600
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$3,600 - $5,600

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$3,600 - $5,600
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Zero Athens

35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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Devonshire
Rent Specials
$3,554 - $7,297
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$3,554 - $7,297

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$3,554 - $7,297
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Devonshire

1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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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 Gated Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Cambridge is at 46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,075.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Cambridge Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Cambridge is $3,934.

What is the largest Gated Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at 58 Vinal Ave, Unit 1.

What is the average size for Cambridge Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Cambridge is currently at 2,192 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.