Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $2,700 (30 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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Market Central
$2,553 - $6,843
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$2,553 - $6,843

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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,676 - $9,770
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$2,676 - $9,770

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$2,676 - $9,770
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Verra
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$2,630 - $5,611
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$2,630 - $5,611

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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The Royal Belmont
$2,555 - $5,830
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$2,555 - $5,830

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The Royal Belmont

375 Acorn Park DrBelmont, MA 02478
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525 LINC
Rent Specials
$1,996 - $3,567
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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Lightview
Rent Specials
$1,954 - $2,629
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Lightview

744 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02120
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125 WARREN
Rent Specials
$1,900 - $5,800
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$1,900 - $5,800

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$1,900 - $5,800
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125 WARREN

125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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property at 35 W 2nd St

$2,656 - $2,668

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Available Sep 18

35 W 2nd St

BostonMA02127
property at 35 W 2nd St

$2,656 - $2,668

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Available Sep 18

35 W 2nd St

BostonMA02127
property at 38 Hichborn St

$2,542 - $7,146

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$2,667

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

38 Hichborn St

BostonMA02135
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The Longwood
$2,613 - $3,390
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$2,613 - $3,390

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

The Longwood

1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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property at 95 Broadway

$2,437 - $2,465

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95 Broadway

EverettMA02149
property at 95 Broadway

$2,437 - $2,465

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95 Broadway

EverettMA02149

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property at 95 Bennington St

$2,421

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$2,304
Required Monthly Fees
$117

Total Monthly Price
$2,421

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 24

95 Bennington St

BostonMA02128
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136 School St
1 Bedroom Apartments

136 School St

136 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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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 $5,659.

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 658 sq ft.

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