Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (404 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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603 Concord
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$2,900 - $4,350
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2 Months, 24 Months
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603 Concord

603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,933 - $9,531
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$2,933 - $9,531
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3 Months, 14 Months
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Market Central
$2,553 - $6,843
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$2,553 - $6,843
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9 Months, 15 Months
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Church Corner
$4,050 - $6,730
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$4,050 - $6,730
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$4,050 - $6,730
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1 Month
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Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Lofts at Kendall Square
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$2,950 - $5,293
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$2,950 - $5,293
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$2,950 - $5,293
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Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,213 - $6,341
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$3,213 - $6,341
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$3,213 - $6,341
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Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Cogswell Avenue - Two Bedroom
Rent Specials
$3,000 - $3,850
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$3,000 - $3,850
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$3,000 - $3,850
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Cogswell Avenue - Two Bedroom

22-32 Cogswell AveCambridge, MA 02140
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Forest Court
$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000
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12 Months, 13 Months
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Forest Court

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,884 - $4,560
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$2,884 - $4,560
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$2,884 - $4,560
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty|20
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$3,262 - $19,016
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$3,262 - $19,016
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Twenty|20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
Rent Specials
$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550
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3 Months, 12 Months
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge, MA Local Guide

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Cambridge Overview

Firmly located in the greater Boston region, Cambridge is a gem of the proud state of Massachusetts. Home to both Harvard University and MIT, this scholarly destination is known for so much more than higher learning, making it an ideal locale in which to raise a family or embark on a career.

Why live in Cambridge, MA?

"Basking in history and home to ""the most innovative square mile on the planet"" (Kendall Square), Cambridge rentals have much to offer and have become highly sought-after pieces of property. Ivy league college students flock to the area, given its home to Harvard, and the greater Boston job market is just a short rail ride away. When it comes to life in a Massachusetts city, Cambridge simply hits the mark on all counts."

Cambridge, MA
Population: 118,977

Ranked #238

in US Census Population by City

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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 18 Benedict St listed at $1,250.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is $5,468.

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 669 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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