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88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,925
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$2,530
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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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$2,785
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$2,320
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$465
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$2,785
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
80 Fawcett St
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$2,765
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$2,390
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$375
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$2,765
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
10 Centre St
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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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23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,605
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$2,230
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33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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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
90 Fawcett St
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$2,400
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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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$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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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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$1,850
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$375
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$2,225
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,175
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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 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne India Street Apartments
1 India StBoston, MA 02109
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$3,867 - $7,180
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$3,852 - $7,165
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$15
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Garrison Square
32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,657 - $10,938
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$3,657 - $10,938
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$3,657 - $10,938
30 Dalton
30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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$3,600 - $4,800
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$3,600 - $4,800
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$3,600 - $4,800
The Jordan
249 Corey RdBrighton, MA 02135
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$3,585 - $6,520
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$3,585 - $6,520
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Arlington 360
4105 Symmes CirArlington, MA 02474
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$3,360 - $6,306
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$3,360 - $6,306
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The Harlo
1350 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780
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Devonshire
1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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$3,140 - $8,481
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$3,140 - $8,481
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Blvd & Bond
88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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$3,125 - $4,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReservoir Towers
1931 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$3,101 - $6,321
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$2,985 - $6,205
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$116
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$3,101 - $6,321
The West End Apartments
4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$3,014 - $6,023
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$2,999 - $6,008
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$15
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100 Pier 4
100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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$3,012 - $7,148
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$3,000 - $7,136
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$12
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$3,012 - $7,148
345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600
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Zero Athens
35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,945 - $5,550
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$2,880 - $5,485
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$65
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$2,945 - $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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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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Overlook at St. Gabriels
175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,605 - $6,284
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$2,605 - $6,284
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Bell Olmsted Park
161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$2,580 - $5,380
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$2,580 - $5,380
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The Towers at Longfellow
5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Studio Apartments | $2,690 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,364 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,383 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,827 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,677 | $1,100 | $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 $4,201.
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 567 sq ft.
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