Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, MA Under $4,000 (328 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
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$3,886 - $6,796
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$3,875 - $6,785
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$3,886 - $6,796
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Church Corner

10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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Third Square
$3,505 - $9,001
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$3,361 - $8,857
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$144

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$3,505 - $9,001
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Third Square

285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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Twenty20
$3,147 - $10,149
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$3,147 - $10,149

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$3,147 - $10,149
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Twenty20

20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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Fuse
$2,944 - $5,367
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$2,944 - $5,367

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$2,944 - $5,367
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Walden Park
$2,580 - $3,548
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$2,515 - $3,483
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$65

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$2,580 - $3,548
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Market Central
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$2,444 - $6,750
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$2,444 - $6,750

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$2,444 - $6,750
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,430 - $9,613
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$2,430 - $9,613

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$2,430 - $9,613
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St

CambridgeMA02138

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16 Forest St

CambridgeMA02140

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33 Rogers St

CambridgeMA02142

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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

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72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $4,163.

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 618 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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