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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,743 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,267 | $955 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,206 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,990 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,758 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,059 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is at 104 Academy Hill Rd listed at $1,100.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Cambridge is $5,547.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Cambridge is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Cambridge is currently at 581 sq ft.
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