Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA (47 Rentals)

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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Lofts at Kendall Square
$2,781 - $5,341
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$2,740 - $5,300
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$41

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$2,781 - $5,341
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at Kendall Square

195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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Third Square
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$3,295 - $9,281
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$3,151 - $9,137
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$144

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$3,295 - $9,281
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610

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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,535 - $5,756
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$2,535 - $5,756

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$2,535 - $5,756
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Church Corner
Rent Specials
$3,507 - $6,482
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$3,450 - $6,425
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$57

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$3,507 - $6,482
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,068 - $9,657
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$2,068 - $9,657

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$2,068 - $9,657
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Walden Park
$2,377 - $4,964
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$2,312 - $4,899
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$65

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$2,377 - $4,964
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Twenty20
$3,206 - $16,769
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$3,206 - $16,769

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$3,206 - $16,769
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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375 Harvard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

375 Harvard St

375 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Garrison Square
Rent Specials
$3,907 - $7,229
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$3,892 - $7,214
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$15

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$3,907 - $7,229
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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100 Pier 4
Rent Specials
$2,960 - $6,073
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$2,945 - $6,058
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$15

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$2,960 - $6,073
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100 Pier 4

100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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345 Harrison
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$2,959 - $7,148
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$2,947 - $7,136
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$12

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$2,959 - $7,148
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
Rent Specials
$2,700 - $6,682
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$2,700 - $6,682

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$2,700 - $6,682
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Overlook at St. Gabriels

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

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$2,731 - $6,241
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Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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The Harlo
Rent Specials
$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306

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$3,360 - $6,306
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The Harlo

1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,797 - $5,612
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$2,730 - $5,545
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$67

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$2,797 - $5,612
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Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,520 - $5,475
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$2,520 - $5,475

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$2,520 - $5,475
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$2,514 - $7,180
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$2,514 - $7,180

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$2,514 - $7,180
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The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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The Royal Belmont
$2,430 - $5,410
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$2,430 - $5,410

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$2,430 - $5,410
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The Royal Belmont

375 Acorn Park DrBelmont, MA 02478
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Blvd & Bond
$3,116 - $8,481
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$3,116 - $8,481

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$3,116 - $8,481
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Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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Girard
Rent Specials
$2,900 - $5,430
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$2,835 - $5,365
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$65

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$2,900 - $5,430
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Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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Hew at 1515
Rent Specials
$2,730 - $5,360
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$2,660 - $5,290
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$70

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$2,730 - $5,360
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Hew at 1515

1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,554 - $5,867
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$2,554 - $5,867

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$2,554 - $5,867
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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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The West End Apartments
$2,966 - $6,321
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$2,850 - $6,205
Required Monthly Fees
$116

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$2,966 - $6,321
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The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Piano Craft Guild
Rent Specials
$2,900 - $5,000
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$2,900 - $5,000

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$2,900 - $5,000
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Piano Craft Guild

791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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Bell Olmsted Park
$2,365 - $5,915
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$2,365 - $5,915

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$2,365 - $5,915
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Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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The Jordan
Rent Specials
$3,600 - $4,800
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$3,600 - $4,800

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$3,600 - $4,800
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The Jordan

249 Corey RdBrighton, MA 02135
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Arlington 360
$3,573 - $6,605
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$3,573 - $6,605

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$3,573 - $6,605
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Arlington 360

4105 Symmes CirArlington, MA 02474
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Zero Athens
Rent Specials
$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600

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$2,950 - $3,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Zero Athens

35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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30 Dalton
$3,161 - $11,935
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$3,161 - $11,935

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$3,161 - $11,935
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30 Dalton

30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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Devonshire
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$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780

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$3,199 - $7,780
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Devonshire

1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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105 Beacon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

105 Beacon St

105 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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The Kensington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kensington

665 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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140 Clarendon Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

140 Clarendon Apartments

140 Clarendon StBoston, MA 02116
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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

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72 / 100

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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 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 $4,092.

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 572 sq ft.

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