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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark87 Apartments
87 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,892 - $5,456
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Fuse
165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000
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Forest Court
16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,781 - $5,252
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$2,740 - $5,211
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$41
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$2,781 - $5,252
Lofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,600 - $4,400
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now603 Concord
603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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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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$2,500 - $4,450
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark77 Apartments
77 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate
One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,292 - $4,530
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$2,292 - $4,530
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Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,068 - $9,643
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$2,068 - $9,643
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Atmark Cambridge
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,925
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$2,530
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$395
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$2,925
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,895
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$2,540
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$355
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$2,895
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,870
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$2,430
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$440
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$2,870
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,820
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$2,380
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$440
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$2,820
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,775
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$2,400
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$375
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$2,775
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,770
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,330
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$440
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$2,770
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,680
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,240
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$440
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$2,680
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,610
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$2,230
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$380
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$2,610
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,605
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$2,230
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$375
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$2,605
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,575
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$2,130
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$445
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$2,575
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,565
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$2,110
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$455
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$2,565
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,515
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$2,140
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$375
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$2,515
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,470
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$2,030
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$440
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$2,470
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,460
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$2,030
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$430
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$2,460
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,460
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,030
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$430
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$2,460
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,400
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 15, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,960
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$440
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$2,400
270 Harvard St
270 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,385
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,010
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$375
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$2,385
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,385
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,010
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$375
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$2,385
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,230
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$1,860
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$370
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$2,230
19 Forest St
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$1,850
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$375
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$2,225
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,215
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$1,860
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$355
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$2,215
19 Forest St
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,175
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$1,800
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$375
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$2,175
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,155
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$1,780
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$375
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$2,155
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600
Zero Athens
35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,930 - $5,550
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$2,865 - $5,485
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$65
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$2,930 - $5,550
Girard
50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,900 - $5,000
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$2,900 - $5,000
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$2,900 - $5,000
Piano Craft Guild
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,893 - $4,020
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCamelot Court
10 Camelot CtBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,752 - $5,582
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$2,685 - $5,515
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$67
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$2,752 - $5,582
Troy Boston
55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241
Verra
50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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$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
Hew at 1515
1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,710
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$2,350
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$360
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$2,710
461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit FL2-ID394
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,710
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$2,350
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$360
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$2,710
461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit FL2-ID394
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,700 - $6,682
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$2,700 - $6,682
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$2,700 - $6,682
Overlook at St. Gabriels
175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,605 - $6,273
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$2,605 - $6,273
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$2,605 - $6,273
Bell Olmsted Park
161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$2,585 - $5,365
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$2,585 - $5,365
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$2,585 - $5,365
The Towers at Longfellow
5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,554 - $5,867
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$2,554 - $5,867
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$2,554 - $5,867
1550 on the Charles
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,500 - $3,900
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNOVA Brighton
1505 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,500 - $7,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,690 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,361 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,377 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,824 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,690 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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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 $4,091.
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 587 sq ft.
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