Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $4,000 (304 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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Church Corner
$3,937 - $6,742
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$3,815 - $6,620
Required Monthly Fees
$122

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$3,937 - $6,742
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Third Square
Rent Specials
$3,270 - $7,656
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$3,126 - $7,512
Required Monthly Fees
$144

Total Monthly Price
$3,270 - $7,656
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
$3,150 - $3,500
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Base Rent
$3,150 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price
$3,150 - $3,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)

115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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Twenty20
$2,900 - $14,315
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$2,900 - $14,315

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$2,900 - $14,315
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,649 - $4,927
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$2,649 - $4,927

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$2,649 - $4,927
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,594 - $18,529
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$2,594 - $18,529

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$2,594 - $18,529
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Market Central
$2,444 - $6,455
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$2,444 - $6,455

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$2,444 - $6,455
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Walden Park
$2,427 - $3,117
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$2,362 - $3,052
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$2,427 - $3,117
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,315 - $9,474
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Base Rent
$2,315 - $9,474

Total Monthly Price
$2,315 - $9,474
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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240 Sidney St
$3,935
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Base Rent
$3,560
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,935
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 16

240 Sidney St

240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 Whittemore Ave
$3,875
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Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,875
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 4

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,595
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Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 27

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$3,585
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Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,585
Studio Apartments Available Oct 26

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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90 Fawcett St

CambridgeMA02138
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88 Ames St

CambridgeMA02142
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2 Leighton St

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19 Forest St
$3,330
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Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$370

Total Monthly Price
$3,330
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

19 Forest St

19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,315
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Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,315
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$3,315
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Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,315
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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129 Franklin St

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10 Essex St
$3,220
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Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,220
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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10 Essex St
$3,220
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Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,220
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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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

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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 $4,228.

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.

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