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$3,330
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,330
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,080
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,640
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$440
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$4,080
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,610
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,170
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,610
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,705
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,705
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$6,850
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$6,380
Required Monthly Fees
$470
Total Monthly Price
$6,850
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,890
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,480
Required Monthly Fees
$410
Total Monthly Price
$3,890
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,795
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,795
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,470
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,030
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,470
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,575
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,130
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$2,575
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,710
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,270
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$4,710
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,925
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 12Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$395
Total Monthly Price
$2,925
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,050
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,055
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$395
Total Monthly Price
$3,055
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,160
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,160
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,575
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,575
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,575
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,575
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,630
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,005
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,000
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,000
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,465
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,465
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,835
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,835
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,315
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,315
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,865
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,865
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,705
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,260
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$5,705
32 Healey St
32 Healey StCambridge, MA 02138
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$4,050
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,690
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$4,050
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,550
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 22, 2028Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,190
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$5,550
10 Glassworks Ave
10 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,870
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,870
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,035
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,035
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,240
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,240
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,335
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25, 2028Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,335
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,475
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,120
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,475
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,475
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,030
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$4,475
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,735
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,290
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$5,735
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$5,760
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,320
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,760
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,835
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,835
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,795
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,420
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$4,795
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,915
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$4,540
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,915
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$5,670
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$5,230
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$5,670
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,580
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,580
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,580
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,220
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,580
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,570
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,210
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,570
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,145
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$4,145
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,245
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,830
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$4,245
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7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,692 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,098 | $945 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,722 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,352 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,361 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,678 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,444 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $4,152.
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 585 sq ft.
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