
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $4,000 (304 Rentals)
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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Third Square

603 Concord

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88 Ames St, Unit FL16-ID44

Park87 Apartments

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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

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Twenty20

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19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID345

Park77 Apartments

Lofts at Kendall Square
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Fuse

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Elevate

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17 Forest St, Unit FL2-ID64

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Market Central

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Walden Park

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Atmark Cambridge

Cambridge Ivy Inn

1 Leighton St

1 Leighton St

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240 Sidney St
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1 Leighton St

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1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore Ave

18 Forest St

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5 Glassworks Ave

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21 Charles St

632 Massachusetts Ave
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90 Fawcett St

129 Franklin St

18 Forest St

90 Fawcett St

88 Ames St

2 Leighton St

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19 Forest St

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812 Memorial Dr

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812 Memorial Dr

129 Franklin St
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17 Forest St

10 Glassworks Ave

632 Massachusetts Ave

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10 Essex St

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10 Essex St

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632 Massachusetts Ave

18 Forest St
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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 | $2,703 | $1,200 | $8,572 |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,215 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,053 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,209 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,271 | $1,200 | $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 $4,228.
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 582 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.