Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (373 Rentals)

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

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

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Walden Park
$2,457 - $3,057
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$2,392 - $2,992
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455

Total Monthly Price
$2,553 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,554 - $4,927
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$2,554 - $4,927

Total Monthly Price
$2,554 - $4,927
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,560 - $11,592
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$2,560 - $11,592

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

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Forest Court
Rent Specials
$2,875 - $3,285
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Base Rent
$2,875 - $3,285

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

Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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Base Rent
$3,150 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price
$3,150 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,240 - $7,656
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Base Rent
$3,096 - $7,512
Required Monthly Fees
$144

Total Monthly Price
$3,240 - $7,656
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

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

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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16 Forest St
$2,515
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Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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80 Fawcett St
$2,825
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,470
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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21 Charles St
$3,015
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Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St
$3,035
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Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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80 Fawcett St
$3,035
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Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,050
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Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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270 Harvard St
$3,050
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

270 Harvard St

270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 10 Essex St

10 Essex St

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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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80 Fawcett St
$3,170
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Base Rent
$2,730
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,170
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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334 Harvard 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 21

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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334 Harvard St
$3,245
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,245
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

334 Harvard St

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 632 Massachusetts Ave

632 Massachusetts Ave

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88 Ames St
$3,290
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Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,290
Studio Apartments Available Dec 15

88 Ames St

88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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18 Forest St
$3,325
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Base Rent
$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,325
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4, 2026

18 Forest St

18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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50 Rogers St
$3,365
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Base Rent
$2,910
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$3,365
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1

50 Rogers St

50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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23 Sidney St
$3,375
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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17 Forest St
$3,375
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Forest St

17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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21 Charles St
$3,425
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,425
Studio Apartments Available Oct 27

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St

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22 Water St
$3,455
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 23

22 Water St

22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,505
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,505
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,515
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,515
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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334 Harvard St
$3,555
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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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23 Sidney St
$3,565
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,565
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

23 Sidney St

23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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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 Short-term Cambridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Cambridge?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is $4,089.

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

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

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

The average size for a Short-term rental in Cambridge is currently at 604 sq ft.

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